Finding the Third Proportional to 126,810 and 299,891.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,810 and 299,891.50 is: 709,209.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,810 : 299,891.50 = 299,891.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,810/299,891.50 = 299,891.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,810x = 299,891.50 × 299,891.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,810x = 89,934,911,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,934,911,772.25/126,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,209.93
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