Finding the Third Proportional to 111,229.88 and 239,955.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,229.88 and 239,955.75 is: 517,655.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,229.88 : 239,955.75 = 239,955.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,229.88/239,955.75 = 239,955.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,229.88x = 239,955.75 × 239,955.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,229.88x = 57,578,761,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,578,761,958.06/111,229.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,655.55
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