Finding the Third Proportional to 117,243.84 and 255,938.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,243.84 and 255,938.91 is: 558,705.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,243.84 : 255,938.91 = 255,938.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,243.84/255,938.91 = 255,938.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,243.84x = 255,938.91 × 255,938.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,243.84x = 65,504,723,732.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,504,723,732.45/117,243.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,705.02
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