Finding the Third Proportional to 105,385 and 253,976.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,385 and 253,976.50 is: 612,080.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,385 : 253,976.50 = 253,976.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,385/253,976.50 = 253,976.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,385x = 253,976.50 × 253,976.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,385x = 64,504,062,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,504,062,552.25/105,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,080.11
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