Finding the Third Proportional to 234,340.50 and 349,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,340.50 and 349,977 is: 522,674.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,340.50 : 349,977 = 349,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,340.50/349,977 = 349,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,340.50x = 349,977 × 349,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,340.50x = 122,483,900,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,483,900,529/234,340.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,674.91
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