Finding the Third Proportional to 109,505 and 235,380.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,505 and 235,380.50 is: 505,949.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,505 : 235,380.50 = 235,380.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,505/235,380.50 = 235,380.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,505x = 235,380.50 × 235,380.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,505x = 55,403,979,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,403,979,780.25/109,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,949.32
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