Finding the Third Proportional to 235,150 and 354,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,150 and 354,845 is: 535,466.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,150 : 354,845 = 354,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,150/354,845 = 354,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,150x = 354,845 × 354,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,150x = 125,914,974,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,914,974,025/235,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,466.61
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