Finding the Third Proportional to 235,167 and 353,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,167 and 353,286 is: 530,733.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,167 : 353,286 = 353,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,167/353,286 = 353,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,167x = 353,286 × 353,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,167x = 124,810,997,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,810,997,796/235,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,733.47
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