Finding the Third Proportional to 126,069.75 and 263,823.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,069.75 and 263,823.75 is: 552,098.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,069.75 : 263,823.75 = 263,823.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,069.75/263,823.75 = 263,823.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,069.75x = 263,823.75 × 263,823.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,069.75x = 69,602,971,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,602,971,064.06/126,069.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,098.91
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