Finding the Third Proportional to 234,960.75 and 378,321.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,960.75 and 378,321.75 is: 609,154.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,960.75 : 378,321.75 = 378,321.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,960.75/378,321.75 = 378,321.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,960.75x = 378,321.75 × 378,321.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,960.75x = 143,127,346,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,127,346,523.06/234,960.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,154.28
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