Finding the Third Proportional to 124,750.13 and 282,812.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,750.13 and 282,812.13 is: 641,143.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,750.13 : 282,812.13 = 282,812.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,750.13/282,812.13 = 282,812.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,750.13x = 282,812.13 × 282,812.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,750.13x = 79,982,702,465.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,982,702,465.96/124,750.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,143.27
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