Finding the Third Proportional to 101,287.13 and 234,491.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,287.13 and 234,491.63 is: 542,875.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,287.13 : 234,491.63 = 234,491.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,287.13/234,491.63 = 234,491.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,287.13x = 234,491.63 × 234,491.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,287.13x = 54,986,322,195.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,986,322,195.14/101,287.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,875.73
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