Finding the Third Proportional to 114,250.50 and 266,901.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,250.50 and 266,901.75 is: 623,511.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,250.50 : 266,901.75 = 266,901.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,250.50/266,901.75 = 266,901.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,250.50x = 266,901.75 × 266,901.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,250.50x = 71,236,544,153.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,236,544,153.06/114,250.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,511.88
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