Finding the Third Proportional to 112,425.75 and 239,416.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,425.75 and 239,416.88 is: 509,851.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,425.75 : 239,416.88 = 239,416.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,425.75/239,416.88 = 239,416.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,425.75x = 239,416.88 × 239,416.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,425.75x = 57,320,440,034.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,320,440,034.77/112,425.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,851.52
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