Finding the Third Proportional to 52,516.75 and 115,237.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,516.75 and 115,237.75 is: 252,866.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,516.75 : 115,237.75 = 115,237.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,516.75/115,237.75 = 115,237.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,516.75x = 115,237.75 × 115,237.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,516.75x = 13,279,739,025.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,279,739,025.06/52,516.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,866.73
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