Finding the Third Proportional to 235,136 and 354,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,136 and 354,824 is: 535,435.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,136 : 354,824 = 354,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,136/354,824 = 354,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,136x = 354,824 × 354,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,136x = 125,900,070,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,900,070,976/235,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,435.11
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