Finding the Third Proportional to 235,552 and 354,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,552 and 354,624 is: 533,887.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,552 : 354,624 = 354,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,552/354,624 = 354,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,552x = 354,624 × 354,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,552x = 125,758,181,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,758,181,376/235,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,887.13
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