Finding the Third Proportional to 233,176.50 and 295,791.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,176.50 and 295,791.75 is: 375,221.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,176.50 : 295,791.75 = 295,791.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,176.50/295,791.75 = 295,791.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,176.50x = 295,791.75 × 295,791.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,176.50x = 87,492,759,368.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,492,759,368.06/233,176.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,221.17
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