Finding the Third Proportional to 235,413 and 355,333.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,413 and 355,333.50 is: 536,342.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,413 : 355,333.50 = 355,333.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,413/355,333.50 = 355,333.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,413x = 355,333.50 × 355,333.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,413x = 126,261,896,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,261,896,222.25/235,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,342.07
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