Finding the Third Proportional to 235,204 and 354,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,204 and 354,964 is: 535,702.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,204 : 354,964 = 354,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,204/354,964 = 354,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,204x = 354,964 × 354,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,204x = 125,999,441,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,999,441,296/235,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,702.80
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