Finding the Third Proportional to 258,202.13 and 352,009.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,202.13 and 352,009.13 is: 479,897.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,202.13 : 352,009.13 = 352,009.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,202.13/352,009.13 = 352,009.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,202.13x = 352,009.13 × 352,009.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,202.13x = 123,910,424,083.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,910,424,083.27/258,202.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,897.00
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