Finding the Third Proportional to 235,416 and 348,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,416 and 348,546 is: 516,041.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,416 : 348,546 = 348,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,416/348,546 = 348,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,416x = 348,546 × 348,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,416x = 121,484,314,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,484,314,116/235,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,041.03
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