Finding the Third Proportional to 231,797.25 and 350,943.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,797.25 and 350,943.75 is: 531,332.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,797.25 : 350,943.75 = 350,943.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,797.25/350,943.75 = 350,943.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,797.25x = 350,943.75 × 350,943.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,797.25x = 123,161,515,664.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,161,515,664.06/231,797.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,332.95
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