Finding the Third Proportional to 235,156 and 354,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,156 and 354,854 is: 535,480.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,156 : 354,854 = 354,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,156/354,854 = 354,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,156x = 354,854 × 354,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,156x = 125,921,361,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,921,361,316/235,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,480.11
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