Finding the Third Proportional to 235,184 and 354,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,184 and 354,963 is: 535,745.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,184 : 354,963 = 354,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,184/354,963 = 354,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,184x = 354,963 × 354,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,184x = 125,998,731,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,998,731,369/235,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,745.34
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