Finding the Third Proportional to 235,254 and 366,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,254 and 366,925 is: 572,291.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,254 : 366,925 = 366,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,254/366,925 = 366,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,254x = 366,925 × 366,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,254x = 134,633,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,633,955,625/235,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,291.89
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