Finding the Third Proportional to 235,548 and 354,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,548 and 354,618 is: 533,878.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,548 : 354,618 = 354,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,548/354,618 = 354,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,548x = 354,618 × 354,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,548x = 125,753,925,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,753,925,924/235,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,878.13
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