Finding the Third Proportional to 115,524 and 248,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,524 and 248,125.50 is: 532,930.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,524 : 248,125.50 = 248,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,524/248,125.50 = 248,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,524x = 248,125.50 × 248,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,524x = 61,566,263,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,566,263,750.25/115,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,930.51
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