Finding the Third Proportional to 235,309.50 and 360,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,309.50 and 360,027 is: 550,846.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,309.50 : 360,027 = 360,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,309.50/360,027 = 360,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,309.50x = 360,027 × 360,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,309.50x = 129,619,440,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,619,440,729/235,309.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,846.61
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