Finding the Third Proportional to 109,827.56 and 239,793.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,827.56 and 239,793.75 is: 523,557.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,827.56 : 239,793.75 = 239,793.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,827.56/239,793.75 = 239,793.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,827.56x = 239,793.75 × 239,793.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,827.56x = 57,501,042,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,501,042,539.06/109,827.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,557.49
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