Finding the Third Proportional to 105,687.75 and 249,235.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,687.75 and 249,235.75 is: 587,754.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,687.75 : 249,235.75 = 249,235.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,687.75/249,235.75 = 249,235.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,687.75x = 249,235.75 × 249,235.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,687.75x = 62,118,459,078.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,118,459,078.06/105,687.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,754.58
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