Finding the Third Proportional to 260,212.50 and 402,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,212.50 and 402,135.75 is: 621,465.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,212.50 : 402,135.75 = 402,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,212.50/402,135.75 = 402,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,212.50x = 402,135.75 × 402,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,212.50x = 161,713,161,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,713,161,428.06/260,212.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,465.77
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