Finding the Third Proportional to 127,181.25 and 276,232.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,181.25 and 276,232.50 is: 599,965.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,181.25 : 276,232.50 = 276,232.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,181.25/276,232.50 = 276,232.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,181.25x = 276,232.50 × 276,232.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,181.25x = 76,304,394,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,304,394,056.25/127,181.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,965.75
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