Finding the Third Proportional to 237,769.50 and 495,181.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,769.50 and 495,181.50 is: 1,031,270.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,769.50 : 495,181.50 = 495,181.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,769.50/495,181.50 = 495,181.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,769.50x = 495,181.50 × 495,181.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,769.50x = 245,204,717,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,204,717,942.25/237,769.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,270.70
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