Finding the Third Proportional to 124,054.50 and 151,270.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,054.50 and 151,270.50 is: 184,457.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,054.50 : 151,270.50 = 151,270.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,054.50/151,270.50 = 151,270.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,054.50x = 151,270.50 × 151,270.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,054.50x = 22,882,764,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,882,764,170.25/124,054.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,457.35
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