Finding the Third Proportional to 243,550.50 and 355,897.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,550.50 and 355,897.50 is: 520,068.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,550.50 : 355,897.50 = 355,897.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,550.50/355,897.50 = 355,897.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,550.50x = 355,897.50 × 355,897.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,550.50x = 126,663,030,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,663,030,506.25/243,550.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,068.86
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