Finding the Third Proportional to 108,132.75 and 237,315.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,132.75 and 237,315.75 is: 520,829.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,132.75 : 237,315.75 = 237,315.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,132.75/237,315.75 = 237,315.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,132.75x = 237,315.75 × 237,315.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,132.75x = 56,318,765,198.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,318,765,198.06/108,132.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,829.86
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