Finding the Third Proportional to 115,275.38 and 236,291.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,275.38 and 236,291.63 is: 484,350.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,275.38 : 236,291.63 = 236,291.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,275.38/236,291.63 = 236,291.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,275.38x = 236,291.63 × 236,291.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,275.38x = 55,833,732,045.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,833,732,045.14/115,275.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,350.90
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