Finding the Third Proportional to 235,292.75 and 355,132.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,292.75 and 355,132.88 is: 536,010.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,292.75 : 355,132.88 = 355,132.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,292.75/355,132.88 = 355,132.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,292.75x = 355,132.88 × 355,132.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,292.75x = 126,119,358,905.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,119,358,905.77/235,292.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,010.39
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