Finding the Third Proportional to 357,142.50 and 485,038.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,142.50 and 485,038.13 is: 658,734.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,142.50 : 485,038.13 = 485,038.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,142.50/485,038.13 = 485,038.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,142.50x = 485,038.13 × 485,038.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,142.50x = 235,261,982,703.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,261,982,703.52/357,142.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,734.21
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