Finding the Third Proportional to 236,304 and 352,912.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,304 and 352,912.50 is: 527,063.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,304 : 352,912.50 = 352,912.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,304/352,912.50 = 352,912.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,304x = 352,912.50 × 352,912.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,304x = 124,547,232,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,547,232,656.25/236,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,063.58
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