Finding the Third Proportional to 235,398 and 302,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,398 and 302,244 is: 388,072.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,398 : 302,244 = 302,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,398/302,244 = 302,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,398x = 302,244 × 302,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,398x = 91,351,435,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,351,435,536/235,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,072.27
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