Finding the Third Proportional to 235,624 and 364,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,624 and 364,030 is: 562,412.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,624 : 364,030 = 364,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,624/364,030 = 364,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,624x = 364,030 × 364,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,624x = 132,517,840,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,517,840,900/235,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,412.32
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