Finding the Third Proportional to 236,628 and 355,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,628 and 355,050 is: 532,737.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,628 : 355,050 = 355,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,628/355,050 = 355,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,628x = 355,050 × 355,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,628x = 126,060,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,060,502,500/236,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,737.05
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