Finding the Third Proportional to 110,959.88 and 236,697.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,959.88 and 236,697.19 is: 504,917.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,959.88 : 236,697.19 = 236,697.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,959.88/236,697.19 = 236,697.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,959.88x = 236,697.19 × 236,697.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,959.88x = 56,025,558,570.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,025,558,570.41/110,959.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,917.28
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