Finding the Third Proportional to 235,182 and 354,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,182 and 354,960 is: 535,740.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,182 : 354,960 = 354,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,182/354,960 = 354,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,182x = 354,960 × 354,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,182x = 125,996,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,996,601,600/235,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,740.84
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