Finding the Third Proportional to 111,282.75 and 235,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,282.75 and 235,809 is: 499,681.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,282.75 : 235,809 = 235,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,282.75/235,809 = 235,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,282.75x = 235,809 × 235,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,282.75x = 55,605,884,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,605,884,481/111,282.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,681.08
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