Finding the Third Proportional to 109,620 and 236,725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,620 and 236,725.50 is: 511,211.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,620 : 236,725.50 = 236,725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,620/236,725.50 = 236,725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,620x = 236,725.50 × 236,725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,620x = 56,038,962,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,038,962,350.25/109,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,211.11
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