Finding the Third Proportional to 107,869 and 235,203.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,869 and 235,203.50 is: 512,850.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,869 : 235,203.50 = 235,203.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,869/235,203.50 = 235,203.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,869x = 235,203.50 × 235,203.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,869x = 55,320,686,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,320,686,412.25/107,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,850.65
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