Finding the Third Proportional to 233,269.50 and 316,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,269.50 and 316,527 is: 429,500.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,269.50 : 316,527 = 316,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,269.50/316,527 = 316,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,269.50x = 316,527 × 316,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,269.50x = 100,189,341,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,189,341,729/233,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,500.39
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