Finding the Third Proportional to 294,070.50 and 314,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,070.50 and 314,847 is: 337,091.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,070.50 : 314,847 = 314,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,070.50/314,847 = 314,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,070.50x = 314,847 × 314,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,070.50x = 99,128,633,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,128,633,409/294,070.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,091.39
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