Finding the Third Proportional to 108,930 and 234,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,930 and 234,545.50 is: 505,017.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,930 : 234,545.50 = 234,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,930/234,545.50 = 234,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,930x = 234,545.50 × 234,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,930x = 55,011,591,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,011,591,570.25/108,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,017.82
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