Finding the Third Proportional to 258,277.50 and 346,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,277.50 and 346,410 is: 464,616.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,277.50 : 346,410 = 346,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,277.50/346,410 = 346,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,277.50x = 346,410 × 346,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,277.50x = 119,999,888,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,999,888,100/258,277.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,616.11
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