Finding the Third Proportional to 237,763.50 and 352,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,763.50 and 352,716 is: 523,245.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,763.50 : 352,716 = 352,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,763.50/352,716 = 352,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,763.50x = 352,716 × 352,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,763.50x = 124,408,576,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,408,576,656/237,763.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,245.06
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