Finding the Third Proportional to 116,326.13 and 242,493.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,326.13 and 242,493.75 is: 505,503.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,326.13 : 242,493.75 = 242,493.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,326.13/242,493.75 = 242,493.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,326.13x = 242,493.75 × 242,493.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,326.13x = 58,803,218,789.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,803,218,789.06/116,326.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,503.12
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