Finding the Third Proportional to 235,094 and 358,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,094 and 358,146 is: 545,605.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,094 : 358,146 = 358,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,094/358,146 = 358,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,094x = 358,146 × 358,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,094x = 128,268,557,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,268,557,316/235,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,605.41
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