Finding the Third Proportional to 235,404 and 302,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,404 and 302,250 is: 388,077.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,404 : 302,250 = 302,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,404/302,250 = 302,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,404x = 302,250 × 302,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,404x = 91,355,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,355,062,500/235,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,077.78
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