Finding the Third Proportional to 122,703.75 and 260,241.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,703.75 and 260,241.75 is: 551,945.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,703.75 : 260,241.75 = 260,241.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,703.75/260,241.75 = 260,241.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,703.75x = 260,241.75 × 260,241.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,703.75x = 67,725,768,443.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,725,768,443.06/122,703.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,945.38
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