Finding the Third Proportional to 232,249.50 and 351,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,249.50 and 351,585 is: 532,238.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,249.50 : 351,585 = 351,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,249.50/351,585 = 351,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,249.50x = 351,585 × 351,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,249.50x = 123,612,012,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,612,012,225/232,249.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,238.01
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