Finding the Third Proportional to 209,876.06 and 236,120.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,876.06 and 236,120.06 is: 265,645.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,876.06 : 236,120.06 = 236,120.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,876.06/236,120.06 = 236,120.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,876.06x = 236,120.06 × 236,120.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,876.06x = 55,752,683,915.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,752,683,915.00/209,876.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,645.75
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