Finding the Third Proportional to 106,872.54 and 228,678.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,872.54 and 228,678.19 is: 489,309.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,872.54 : 228,678.19 = 228,678.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,872.54/228,678.19 = 228,678.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,872.54x = 228,678.19 × 228,678.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,872.54x = 52,293,713,438.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,293,713,438.29/106,872.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,309.17
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