Finding the Third Proportional to 107,478.75 and 232,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,478.75 and 232,467.75 is: 502,808.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,478.75 : 232,467.75 = 232,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,478.75/232,467.75 = 232,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,478.75x = 232,467.75 × 232,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,478.75x = 54,041,254,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,041,254,790.06/107,478.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,808.74
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