Finding the Third Proportional to 233,149.50 and 354,273.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,149.50 and 354,273.75 is: 538,323.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,149.50 : 354,273.75 = 354,273.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,149.50/354,273.75 = 354,273.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,149.50x = 354,273.75 × 354,273.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,149.50x = 125,509,889,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,509,889,939.06/233,149.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,323.65
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