Finding the Third Proportional to 235,326 and 355,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,326 and 355,167 is: 536,037.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,326 : 355,167 = 355,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,326/355,167 = 355,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,326x = 355,167 × 355,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,326x = 126,143,597,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,143,597,889/235,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,037.66
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