Finding the Third Proportional to 235,590 and 375,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,590 and 375,234 is: 597,650.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,590 : 375,234 = 375,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,590/375,234 = 375,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,590x = 375,234 × 375,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,590x = 140,800,554,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,800,554,756/235,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,650.81
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