Finding the Third Proportional to 109,536.75 and 233,187.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,536.75 and 233,187.75 is: 496,422.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,536.75 : 233,187.75 = 233,187.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,536.75/233,187.75 = 233,187.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,536.75x = 233,187.75 × 233,187.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,536.75x = 54,376,526,750.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,376,526,750.06/109,536.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,422.68
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