Finding the Third Proportional to 107,878.50 and 239,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,878.50 and 239,337 is: 530,988.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,878.50 : 239,337 = 239,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,878.50/239,337 = 239,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,878.50x = 239,337 × 239,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,878.50x = 57,282,199,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,282,199,569/107,878.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,988.10
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