Finding the Third Proportional to 117,497.25 and 241,216.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,497.25 and 241,216.31 is: 495,205.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,497.25 : 241,216.31 = 241,216.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,497.25/241,216.31 = 241,216.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,497.25x = 241,216.31 × 241,216.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,497.25x = 58,185,309,416.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,185,309,416.10/117,497.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,205.71
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