Finding the Third Proportional to 115,231.50 and 266,935.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,231.50 and 266,935.50 is: 618,360.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,231.50 : 266,935.50 = 266,935.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,231.50/266,935.50 = 266,935.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,231.50x = 266,935.50 × 266,935.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,231.50x = 71,254,561,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,254,561,160.25/115,231.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,360.09
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