Finding the Third Proportional to 108,529.50 and 235,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,529.50 and 235,101 is: 509,285.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,529.50 : 235,101 = 235,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,529.50/235,101 = 235,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,529.50x = 235,101 × 235,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,529.50x = 55,272,480,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,272,480,201/108,529.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,285.31
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