Finding the Third Proportional to 261,114.75 and 352,305.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,114.75 and 352,305.75 is: 475,344.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,114.75 : 352,305.75 = 352,305.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,114.75/352,305.75 = 352,305.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,114.75x = 352,305.75 × 352,305.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,114.75x = 124,119,341,483.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,119,341,483.06/261,114.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,344.05
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