Finding the Third Proportional to 51,997.50 and 121,317.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,997.50 and 121,317.75 is: 283,052.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,997.50 : 121,317.75 = 121,317.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,997.50/121,317.75 = 121,317.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,997.50x = 121,317.75 × 121,317.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,997.50x = 14,717,996,465.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,717,996,465.06/51,997.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,052.00
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