Finding the Third Proportional to 235,256 and 366,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,256 and 366,928 is: 572,296.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,256 : 366,928 = 366,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,256/366,928 = 366,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,256x = 366,928 × 366,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,256x = 134,636,157,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,636,157,184/235,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,296.38
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