Finding the Third Proportional to 112,387.50 and 245,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,387.50 and 245,484 is: 536,201.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,387.50 : 245,484 = 245,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,387.50/245,484 = 245,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,387.50x = 245,484 × 245,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,387.50x = 60,262,394,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,262,394,256/112,387.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,201.93
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