Finding the Third Proportional to 240,368.50 and 348,159.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 240,368.50 and 348,159.75 is: 504,289.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,368.50 : 348,159.75 = 348,159.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,368.50/348,159.75 = 348,159.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,368.50x = 348,159.75 × 348,159.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,368.50x = 121,215,211,520.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,215,211,520.06/240,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,289.09
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