Finding the Third Proportional to 107,112 and 253,765.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,112 and 253,765.50 is: 601,211.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,112 : 253,765.50 = 253,765.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,112/253,765.50 = 253,765.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,112x = 253,765.50 × 253,765.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,112x = 64,396,928,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,396,928,990.25/107,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,211.15
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