Finding the Third Proportional to 109,155 and 234,910.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,155 and 234,910.50 is: 505,546.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,155 : 234,910.50 = 234,910.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,155/234,910.50 = 234,910.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,155x = 234,910.50 × 234,910.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,155x = 55,182,943,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,182,943,010.25/109,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,546.64
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