Finding the Third Proportional to 232,745.25 and 355,890.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,745.25 and 355,890.75 is: 544,192.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,745.25 : 355,890.75 = 355,890.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,745.25/355,890.75 = 355,890.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,745.25x = 355,890.75 × 355,890.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,745.25x = 126,658,225,935.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,658,225,935.56/232,745.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,192.53
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