Finding the Third Proportional to 235,330 and 355,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,330 and 355,174 is: 536,049.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,330 : 355,174 = 355,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,330/355,174 = 355,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,330x = 355,174 × 355,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,330x = 126,148,570,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,148,570,276/235,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,049.68
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