Finding the Third Proportional to 108,351 and 261,034.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,351 and 261,034.50 is: 628,872.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,351 : 261,034.50 = 261,034.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,351/261,034.50 = 261,034.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,351x = 261,034.50 × 261,034.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,351x = 68,139,010,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,010,190.25/108,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,872.92
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