Finding the Third Proportional to 101,955.50 and 239,909.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,955.50 and 239,909.75 is: 564,527.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,955.50 : 239,909.75 = 239,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,955.50/239,909.75 = 239,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,955.50x = 239,909.75 × 239,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,955.50x = 57,556,688,145.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,556,688,145.06/101,955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,527.55
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