Finding the Third Proportional to 125,331.75 and 260,989.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,331.75 and 260,989.50 is: 543,481.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,331.75 : 260,989.50 = 260,989.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,331.75/260,989.50 = 260,989.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,331.75x = 260,989.50 × 260,989.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,331.75x = 68,115,519,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,115,519,110.25/125,331.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,481.75
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