Finding the Third Proportional to 129,003 and 199,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,003 and 199,252.50 is: 307,756.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,003 : 199,252.50 = 199,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,003/199,252.50 = 199,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,003x = 199,252.50 × 199,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,003x = 39,701,558,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,701,558,756.25/129,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,756.86
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