Finding the Third Proportional to 128,802 and 276,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,802 and 276,652.50 is: 594,219.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,802 : 276,652.50 = 276,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,802/276,652.50 = 276,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,802x = 276,652.50 × 276,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,802x = 76,536,605,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,536,605,756.25/128,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,219.08
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