Finding the Third Proportional to 235,438 and 302,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,438 and 302,308 is: 388,170.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,438 : 302,308 = 302,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,438/302,308 = 302,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,438x = 302,308 × 302,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,438x = 91,390,126,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,390,126,864/235,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,170.67
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