Finding the Third Proportional to 231,367.50 and 349,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,367.50 and 349,965 is: 529,354.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,367.50 : 349,965 = 349,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,367.50/349,965 = 349,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,367.50x = 349,965 × 349,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,367.50x = 122,475,501,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,475,501,225/231,367.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,354.82
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