Finding the Third Proportional to 107,750.25 and 230,161.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,750.25 and 230,161.50 is: 491,639.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,750.25 : 230,161.50 = 230,161.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,750.25/230,161.50 = 230,161.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,750.25x = 230,161.50 × 230,161.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,750.25x = 52,974,316,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,974,316,082.25/107,750.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,639.84
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