Finding the Third Proportional to 125,851.50 and 245,326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,851.50 and 245,326.50 is: 478,223.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,851.50 : 245,326.50 = 245,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,851.50/245,326.50 = 245,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,851.50x = 245,326.50 × 245,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,851.50x = 60,185,091,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,185,091,602.25/125,851.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,223.08
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