Finding the Third Proportional to 130,027.50 and 270,364.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,027.50 and 270,364.50 is: 562,165.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,027.50 : 270,364.50 = 270,364.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,027.50/270,364.50 = 270,364.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,027.50x = 270,364.50 × 270,364.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,027.50x = 73,096,962,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,096,962,860.25/130,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,165.41
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