Finding the Third Proportional to 235,784 and 365,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,784 and 365,100 is: 565,339.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,784 : 365,100 = 365,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,784/365,100 = 365,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,784x = 365,100 × 365,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,784x = 133,298,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,298,010,000/235,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,339.51
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