Finding the Third Proportional to 235,396 and 348,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,396 and 348,520 is: 516,007.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,396 : 348,520 = 348,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,396/348,520 = 348,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,396x = 348,520 × 348,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,396x = 121,466,190,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,466,190,400/235,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,007.88
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