Finding the Third Proportional to 235,882 and 352,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,882 and 352,959 is: 528,145.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,882 : 352,959 = 352,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,882/352,959 = 352,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,882x = 352,959 × 352,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,882x = 124,580,055,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,580,055,681/235,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,145.66
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