Finding the Third Proportional to 235,993 and 353,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,993 and 353,922 is: 530,781.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,993 : 353,922 = 353,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,993/353,922 = 353,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,993x = 353,922 × 353,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,993x = 125,260,782,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,260,782,084/235,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,781.77
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