Finding the Third Proportional to 235,152 and 354,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,152 and 354,848 is: 535,471.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,152 : 354,848 = 354,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,152/354,848 = 354,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,152x = 354,848 × 354,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,152x = 125,917,103,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,917,103,104/235,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,471.11
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