Finding the Third Proportional to 115,632.75 and 278,571.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,632.75 and 278,571.75 is: 671,109.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,632.75 : 278,571.75 = 278,571.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,632.75/278,571.75 = 278,571.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,632.75x = 278,571.75 × 278,571.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,632.75x = 77,602,219,898.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,602,219,898.06/115,632.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,109.35
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