Finding the Third Proportional to 235,214 and 355,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,214 and 355,012 is: 535,824.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,214 : 355,012 = 355,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,214/355,012 = 355,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,214x = 355,012 × 355,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,214x = 126,033,520,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,033,520,144/235,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,824.91
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