Finding the Third Proportional to 101,946.13 and 239,858.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,946.13 and 239,858.50 is: 564,338.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,946.13 : 239,858.50 = 239,858.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,946.13/239,858.50 = 239,858.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,946.13x = 239,858.50 × 239,858.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,946.13x = 57,532,100,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,532,100,022.25/101,946.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,338.27
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