Finding the Third Proportional to 129,537.50 and 305,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,537.50 and 305,351 is: 719,785.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,537.50 : 305,351 = 305,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,537.50/305,351 = 305,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,537.50x = 305,351 × 305,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,537.50x = 93,239,233,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,239,233,201/129,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,785.65
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