Finding the Third Proportional to 235,474.50 and 336,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,474.50 and 336,289.50 is: 480,266.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,474.50 : 336,289.50 = 336,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,474.50/336,289.50 = 336,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,474.50x = 336,289.50 × 336,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,474.50x = 113,090,627,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,090,627,810.25/235,474.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,266.98
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