Finding the Third Proportional to 235,194 and 458,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,194 and 458,562 is: 894,066.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,194 : 458,562 = 458,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,194/458,562 = 458,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,194x = 458,562 × 458,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,194x = 210,279,107,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,279,107,844/235,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,066.63
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