Finding the Third Proportional to 127,480.50 and 280,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,480.50 and 280,125 is: 615,545.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,480.50 : 280,125 = 280,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,480.50/280,125 = 280,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,480.50x = 280,125 × 280,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,480.50x = 78,470,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,470,015,625/127,480.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,545.25
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