Finding the Third Proportional to 110,031.94 and 231,885.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,031.94 and 231,885.19 is: 488,683.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,031.94 : 231,885.19 = 231,885.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,031.94/231,885.19 = 231,885.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,031.94x = 231,885.19 × 231,885.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,031.94x = 53,770,740,181.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,770,740,181.91/110,031.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,683.03
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