Finding the Third Proportional to 117,920.25 and 244,284.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,920.25 and 244,284.75 is: 506,062.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,920.25 : 244,284.75 = 244,284.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,920.25/244,284.75 = 244,284.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,920.25x = 244,284.75 × 244,284.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,920.25x = 59,675,039,082.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,675,039,082.56/117,920.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,062.69
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