Finding the Third Proportional to 314,934.75 and 324,006.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,934.75 and 324,006.75 is: 333,340.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,934.75 : 324,006.75 = 324,006.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,934.75/324,006.75 = 324,006.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,934.75x = 324,006.75 × 324,006.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,934.75x = 104,980,374,045.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,980,374,045.56/314,934.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,340.08
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