Finding the Third Proportional to 235,228 and 355,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,228 and 355,030 is: 535,847.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,228 : 355,030 = 355,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,228/355,030 = 355,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,228x = 355,030 × 355,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,228x = 126,046,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,046,300,900/235,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,847.35
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