Finding the Third Proportional to 121,183.50 and 259,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,183.50 and 259,215 is: 554,468.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,183.50 : 259,215 = 259,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,183.50/259,215 = 259,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,183.50x = 259,215 × 259,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,183.50x = 67,192,416,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,192,416,225/121,183.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,468.36
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