Finding the Third Proportional to 235,440 and 353,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,440 and 353,680 is: 531,301.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,440 : 353,680 = 353,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,440/353,680 = 353,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,440x = 353,680 × 353,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,440x = 125,089,542,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,089,542,400/235,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,301.15
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