Finding the Third Proportional to 235,303 and 360,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,303 and 360,014 is: 550,822.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,303 : 360,014 = 360,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,303/360,014 = 360,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,303x = 360,014 × 360,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,303x = 129,610,080,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,610,080,196/235,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,822.05
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