Finding the Third Proportional to 232,854.75 and 561,633.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,854.75 and 561,633.75 is: 1,354,631.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,854.75 : 561,633.75 = 561,633.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,854.75/561,633.75 = 561,633.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,854.75x = 561,633.75 × 561,633.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,854.75x = 315,432,469,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,432,469,139.06/232,854.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,631.89
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