Finding the Third Proportional to 258,514.50 and 372,340.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,514.50 and 372,340.50 is: 536,285.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,514.50 : 372,340.50 = 372,340.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,514.50/372,340.50 = 372,340.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,514.50x = 372,340.50 × 372,340.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,514.50x = 138,637,447,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,637,447,940.25/258,514.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,285.00
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