Finding the Third Proportional to 114,027.75 and 235,284.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,027.75 and 235,284.75 is: 485,486.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,027.75 : 235,284.75 = 235,284.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,027.75/235,284.75 = 235,284.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,027.75x = 235,284.75 × 235,284.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,027.75x = 55,358,913,582.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,358,913,582.56/114,027.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,486.33
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