Finding the Third Proportional to 238,826.25 and 348,394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,826.25 and 348,394.50 is: 508,230.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,826.25 : 348,394.50 = 348,394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,826.25/348,394.50 = 348,394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,826.25x = 348,394.50 × 348,394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,826.25x = 121,378,727,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,378,727,630.25/238,826.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,230.26
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