Finding the Third Proportional to 242,974.50 and 359,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,974.50 and 359,679 is: 532,438.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,974.50 : 359,679 = 359,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,974.50/359,679 = 359,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,974.50x = 359,679 × 359,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,974.50x = 129,368,983,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,368,983,041/242,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,438.52
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