Finding the Third Proportional to 234,813.94 and 356,703.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,813.94 and 356,703.75 is: 541,865.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,813.94 : 356,703.75 = 356,703.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,813.94/356,703.75 = 356,703.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,813.94x = 356,703.75 × 356,703.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,813.94x = 127,237,565,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,237,565,264.06/234,813.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,865.47
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