Finding the Third Proportional to 126,247.50 and 191,497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,247.50 and 191,497.50 is: 290,471.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,247.50 : 191,497.50 = 191,497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,247.50/191,497.50 = 191,497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,247.50x = 191,497.50 × 191,497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,247.50x = 36,671,292,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,671,292,506.25/126,247.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,471.44
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