Finding the Third Proportional to 126,912.75 and 211,509.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,912.75 and 211,509.75 is: 352,497.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,912.75 : 211,509.75 = 211,509.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,912.75/211,509.75 = 211,509.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,912.75x = 211,509.75 × 211,509.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,912.75x = 44,736,374,345.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,736,374,345.06/126,912.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,497.08
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