Finding the Third Proportional to 235,328 and 360,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,328 and 360,059 is: 550,901.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,328 : 360,059 = 360,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,328/360,059 = 360,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,328x = 360,059 × 360,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,328x = 129,642,483,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,642,483,481/235,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,901.23
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