Finding the Third Proportional to 230,762.25 and 349,224.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,762.25 and 349,224.75 is: 528,500.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,762.25 : 349,224.75 = 349,224.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,762.25/349,224.75 = 349,224.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,762.25x = 349,224.75 × 349,224.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,762.25x = 121,957,926,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,957,926,012.56/230,762.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,500.33
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