Finding the Third Proportional to 118,324.13 and 259,611.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,324.13 and 259,611.75 is: 569,607.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,324.13 : 259,611.75 = 259,611.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,324.13/259,611.75 = 259,611.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,324.13x = 259,611.75 × 259,611.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,324.13x = 67,398,260,738.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,398,260,738.06/118,324.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,607.09
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