Finding the Third Proportional to 121,252.50 and 264,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,252.50 and 264,219 is: 575,754.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,252.50 : 264,219 = 264,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,252.50/264,219 = 264,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,252.50x = 264,219 × 264,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,252.50x = 69,811,679,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,811,679,961/121,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,754.56
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