Finding the Third Proportional to 104,376.09 and 232,657.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,376.09 and 232,657.31 is: 518,599.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,376.09 : 232,657.31 = 232,657.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,376.09/232,657.31 = 232,657.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,376.09x = 232,657.31 × 232,657.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,376.09x = 54,129,425,059.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,129,425,059.72/104,376.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,599.84
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