Finding the Third Proportional to 235,426.50 and 342,202.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,426.50 and 342,202.50 is: 497,405.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,426.50 : 342,202.50 = 342,202.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,426.50/342,202.50 = 342,202.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,426.50x = 342,202.50 × 342,202.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,426.50x = 117,102,551,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,102,551,006.25/235,426.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,405.99
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