Finding the Third Proportional to 235,395.75 and 302,243.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,395.75 and 302,243.63 is: 388,075.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,395.75 : 302,243.63 = 302,243.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,395.75/302,243.63 = 302,243.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,395.75x = 302,243.63 × 302,243.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,395.75x = 91,351,208,853.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,351,208,853.14/235,395.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,075.01
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