Finding the Third Proportional to 101,947.50 and 237,026.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,947.50 and 237,026.25 is: 551,082.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,947.50 : 237,026.25 = 237,026.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,947.50/237,026.25 = 237,026.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,947.50x = 237,026.25 × 237,026.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,947.50x = 56,181,443,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,181,443,189.06/101,947.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,082.11
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