Finding the Third Proportional to 105,507 and 249,061.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,507 and 249,061.50 is: 587,938.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,507 : 249,061.50 = 249,061.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,507/249,061.50 = 249,061.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,507x = 249,061.50 × 249,061.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,507x = 62,031,630,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,031,630,782.25/105,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,938.53
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