Finding the Third Proportional to 235,414 and 348,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,414 and 348,543 is: 516,036.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,414 : 348,543 = 348,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,414/348,543 = 348,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,414x = 348,543 × 348,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,414x = 121,482,222,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,482,222,849/235,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,036.53
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