Finding the Third Proportional to 235,880 and 352,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,880 and 352,956 is: 528,141.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,880 : 352,956 = 352,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,880/352,956 = 352,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,880x = 352,956 × 352,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,880x = 124,577,937,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,577,937,936/235,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,141.16
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