Finding the Third Proportional to 235,395 and 355,306.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,395 and 355,306.50 is: 536,301.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,395 : 355,306.50 = 355,306.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,395/355,306.50 = 355,306.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,395x = 355,306.50 × 355,306.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,395x = 126,242,708,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,242,708,942.25/235,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,301.57
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