Finding the Third Proportional to 235,174.50 and 347,226.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,174.50 and 347,226.75 is: 512,667.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,174.50 : 347,226.75 = 347,226.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,174.50/347,226.75 = 347,226.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,174.50x = 347,226.75 × 347,226.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,174.50x = 120,566,415,915.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,566,415,915.56/235,174.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,667.90
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