Finding the Third Proportional to 127,318.50 and 268,575.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,318.50 and 268,575.75 is: 566,555.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,318.50 : 268,575.75 = 268,575.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,318.50/268,575.75 = 268,575.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,318.50x = 268,575.75 × 268,575.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,318.50x = 72,132,933,488.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,132,933,488.06/127,318.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,555.01
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