Finding the Third Proportional to 109,788.75 and 239,658.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,788.75 and 239,658.75 is: 523,153.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,788.75 : 239,658.75 = 239,658.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,788.75/239,658.75 = 239,658.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,788.75x = 239,658.75 × 239,658.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,788.75x = 57,436,316,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,436,316,451.56/109,788.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,153.02
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