Finding the Third Proportional to 109,461.75 and 235,809.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,461.75 and 235,809.75 is: 507,996.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,461.75 : 235,809.75 = 235,809.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,461.75/235,809.75 = 235,809.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,461.75x = 235,809.75 × 235,809.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,461.75x = 55,606,238,195.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,606,238,195.06/109,461.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,996.98
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