Finding the Third Proportional to 125,670 and 296,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,670 and 296,431.50 is: 699,225.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,670 : 296,431.50 = 296,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,670/296,431.50 = 296,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,670x = 296,431.50 × 296,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,670x = 87,871,634,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,871,634,192.25/125,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,225.23
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