Finding the Third Proportional to 235,842 and 373,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,842 and 373,626 is: 591,906.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,842 : 373,626 = 373,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,842/373,626 = 373,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,842x = 373,626 × 373,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,842x = 139,596,387,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,596,387,876/235,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,906.39
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