Finding the Third Proportional to 115,756.50 and 234,733.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,756.50 and 234,733.50 is: 475,997.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,756.50 : 234,733.50 = 234,733.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,756.50/234,733.50 = 234,733.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,756.50x = 234,733.50 × 234,733.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,756.50x = 55,099,816,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,099,816,022.25/115,756.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,997.60
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