Finding the Third Proportional to 236,804.50 and 374,930.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,804.50 and 374,930.50 is: 593,624.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,804.50 : 374,930.50 = 374,930.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,804.50/374,930.50 = 374,930.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,804.50x = 374,930.50 × 374,930.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,804.50x = 140,572,879,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,572,879,830.25/236,804.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,624.19
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