Finding the Third Proportional to 243,634.50 and 374,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,634.50 and 374,960.50 is: 577,074.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,634.50 : 374,960.50 = 374,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,634.50/374,960.50 = 374,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,634.50x = 374,960.50 × 374,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,634.50x = 140,595,376,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,595,376,560.25/243,634.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,074.99
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