Finding the Third Proportional to 235,676 and 365,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,676 and 365,502 is: 566,844.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,676 : 365,502 = 365,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,676/365,502 = 365,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,676x = 365,502 × 365,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,676x = 133,591,712,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,591,712,004/235,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,844.79
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