Finding the Third Proportional to 103,240.13 and 228,588.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,240.13 and 228,588.75 is: 506,128.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,240.13 : 228,588.75 = 228,588.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,240.13/228,588.75 = 228,588.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,240.13x = 228,588.75 × 228,588.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,240.13x = 52,252,816,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,252,816,626.56/103,240.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,128.96
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