Finding the Third Proportional to 233,150 and 349,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,150 and 349,725 is: 524,587.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,150 : 349,725 = 349,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,150/349,725 = 349,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,150x = 349,725 × 349,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,150x = 122,307,575,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,307,575,625/233,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,587.50
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