Finding the Third Proportional to 235,876 and 352,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,876 and 352,950 is: 528,132.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,876 : 352,950 = 352,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,876/352,950 = 352,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,876x = 352,950 × 352,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,876x = 124,573,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,573,702,500/235,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,132.16
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