Finding the Third Proportional to 237,748.50 and 323,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,748.50 and 323,817 is: 441,043.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,748.50 : 323,817 = 323,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,748.50/323,817 = 323,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,748.50x = 323,817 × 323,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,748.50x = 104,857,449,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,857,449,489/237,748.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,043.58
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