Finding the Third Proportional to 58,281.19 and 115,197.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,281.19 and 115,197.75 is: 227,698.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,281.19 : 115,197.75 = 115,197.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,281.19/115,197.75 = 115,197.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,281.19x = 115,197.75 × 115,197.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,281.19x = 13,270,521,605.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,270,521,605.06/58,281.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,698.20
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