Finding the Third Proportional to 115,382.50 and 249,217.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,382.50 and 249,217.75 is: 538,292.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,382.50 : 249,217.75 = 249,217.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,382.50/249,217.75 = 249,217.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,382.50x = 249,217.75 × 249,217.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,382.50x = 62,109,486,915.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,109,486,915.06/115,382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,292.09
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