Finding the Third Proportional to 235,554 and 350,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,554 and 350,131 is: 520,439.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,554 : 350,131 = 350,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,554/350,131 = 350,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,554x = 350,131 × 350,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,554x = 122,591,717,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,591,717,161/235,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,439.97
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