Finding the Third Proportional to 105,286.50 and 232,717.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,286.50 and 232,717.50 is: 514,381.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,286.50 : 232,717.50 = 232,717.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,286.50/232,717.50 = 232,717.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,286.50x = 232,717.50 × 232,717.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,286.50x = 54,157,434,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,157,434,806.25/105,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,381.57
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