Finding the Third Proportional to 122,401.13 and 187,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,401.13 and 187,251.75 is: 286,461.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,401.13 : 187,251.75 = 187,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,401.13/187,251.75 = 187,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,401.13x = 187,251.75 × 187,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,401.13x = 35,063,217,878.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,063,217,878.06/122,401.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,461.57
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