Finding the Third Proportional to 237,814.50 and 326,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,814.50 and 326,101 is: 447,163.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,814.50 : 326,101 = 326,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,814.50/326,101 = 326,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,814.50x = 326,101 × 326,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,814.50x = 106,341,862,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,341,862,201/237,814.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,163.07
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