Finding the Third Proportional to 235,418 and 348,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,418 and 348,549 is: 516,045.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,418 : 348,549 = 348,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,418/348,549 = 348,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,418x = 348,549 × 348,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,418x = 121,486,405,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,486,405,401/235,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,045.52
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