Finding the Third Proportional to 235,406 and 302,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,406 and 302,253 is: 388,082.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,406 : 302,253 = 302,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,406/302,253 = 302,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,406x = 302,253 × 302,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,406x = 91,356,876,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,356,876,009/235,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,082.19
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