Finding the Third Proportional to 126,904,219.50 and 171,223,588.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,904,219.50 and 171,223,588.50 is: 231,020,823.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,904,219.50 : 171,223,588.50 = 171,223,588.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,904,219.50/171,223,588.50 = 171,223,588.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,904,219.50x = 171,223,588.50 × 171,223,588.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,904,219.50x = 29,317,517,258,817,332 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,317,517,258,817,332/126,904,219.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,020,823.22
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