Finding the Third Proportional to 235,338 and 360,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,338 and 360,070.50 is: 550,913.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,338 : 360,070.50 = 360,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,338/360,070.50 = 360,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,338x = 360,070.50 × 360,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,338x = 129,650,764,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,650,764,970.25/235,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,913.01
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