Finding the Third Proportional to 235,168 and 353,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,168 and 353,288 is: 530,737.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,168 : 353,288 = 353,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,168/353,288 = 353,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,168x = 353,288 × 353,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,168x = 124,812,410,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,812,410,944/235,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,737.22
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