Finding the Third Proportional to 126,433.50 and 268,957.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,433.50 and 268,957.50 is: 572,143.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,433.50 : 268,957.50 = 268,957.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,433.50/268,957.50 = 268,957.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,433.50x = 268,957.50 × 268,957.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,433.50x = 72,338,136,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,338,136,806.25/126,433.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,143.75
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