Finding the Third Proportional to 242,172.75 and 332,438.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,172.75 and 332,438.25 is: 456,348.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,172.75 : 332,438.25 = 332,438.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,172.75/332,438.25 = 332,438.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,172.75x = 332,438.25 × 332,438.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,172.75x = 110,515,190,063.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,515,190,063.06/242,172.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,348.58
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