Finding the Third Proportional to 115,766 and 234,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,766 and 234,750 is: 476,025.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,766 : 234,750 = 234,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,766/234,750 = 234,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,766x = 234,750 × 234,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,766x = 55,107,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,107,562,500/115,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,025.45
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