Finding the Third Proportional to 235,027.50 and 351,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,027.50 and 351,657 is: 526,162.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,027.50 : 351,657 = 351,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,027.50/351,657 = 351,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,027.50x = 351,657 × 351,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,027.50x = 123,662,645,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,662,645,649/235,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,162.45
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