Finding the Third Proportional to 125,644.50 and 270,973.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,644.50 and 270,973.50 is: 584,399.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,644.50 : 270,973.50 = 270,973.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,644.50/270,973.50 = 270,973.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,644.50x = 270,973.50 × 270,973.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,644.50x = 73,426,637,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,426,637,702.25/125,644.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,399.94
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