Finding the Third Proportional to 235,114.50 and 336,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,114.50 and 336,087 is: 480,423.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,114.50 : 336,087 = 336,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,114.50/336,087 = 336,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,114.50x = 336,087 × 336,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,114.50x = 112,954,471,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,954,471,569/235,114.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,423.25
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