Finding the Third Proportional to 125,012.25 and 198,591.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,012.25 and 198,591.75 is: 315,478.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,012.25 : 198,591.75 = 198,591.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,012.25/198,591.75 = 198,591.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,012.25x = 198,591.75 × 198,591.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,012.25x = 39,438,683,168.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,438,683,168.06/125,012.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,478.55
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