Finding the Third Proportional to 117,126 and 255,453.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,126 and 255,453.75 is: 557,148.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,126 : 255,453.75 = 255,453.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,126/255,453.75 = 255,453.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,126x = 255,453.75 × 255,453.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,126x = 65,256,618,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,256,618,389.06/117,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,148.87
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