Finding the Third Proportional to 127,594 and 268,249.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,594 and 268,249.50 is: 563,959.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,594 : 268,249.50 = 268,249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,594/268,249.50 = 268,249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,594x = 268,249.50 × 268,249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,594x = 71,957,794,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,957,794,250.25/127,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,959.08
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