Finding the Third Proportional to 121,246.88 and 266,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,246.88 and 266,328 is: 585,009.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,246.88 : 266,328 = 266,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,246.88/266,328 = 266,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,246.88x = 266,328 × 266,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,246.88x = 70,930,603,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,930,603,584/121,246.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,009.75
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