Finding the Third Proportional to 108,330 and 241,554.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,330 and 241,554.75 is: 538,619.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,330 : 241,554.75 = 241,554.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,330/241,554.75 = 241,554.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,330x = 241,554.75 × 241,554.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,330x = 58,348,697,247.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,348,697,247.56/108,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,619.93
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