Finding the Third Proportional to 231,062.63 and 349,737.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,062.63 and 349,737.75 is: 529,365.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,062.63 : 349,737.75 = 349,737.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,062.63/349,737.75 = 349,737.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,062.63x = 349,737.75 × 349,737.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,062.63x = 122,316,493,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,316,493,775.06/231,062.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,365.12
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