Finding the Third Proportional to 235,424 and 355,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,424 and 355,346 is: 536,354.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,424 : 355,346 = 355,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,424/355,346 = 355,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,424x = 355,346 × 355,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,424x = 126,270,779,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,270,779,716/235,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,354.75
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