Finding the Third Proportional to 235,176 and 354,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,176 and 354,951 is: 535,727.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,176 : 354,951 = 354,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,176/354,951 = 354,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,176x = 354,951 × 354,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,176x = 125,990,212,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,990,212,401/235,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,727.34
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