Finding the Third Proportional to 111,190.50 and 247,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,190.50 and 247,243.50 is: 549,771.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,190.50 : 247,243.50 = 247,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,190.50/247,243.50 = 247,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,190.50x = 247,243.50 × 247,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,190.50x = 61,129,348,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,129,348,292.25/111,190.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,771.32
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