Finding the Third Proportional to 53,684.25 and 121,287.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,684.25 and 121,287.75 is: 274,022.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,684.25 : 121,287.75 = 121,287.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,684.25/121,287.75 = 121,287.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,684.25x = 121,287.75 × 121,287.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,684.25x = 14,710,718,300.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,710,718,300.06/53,684.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,022.98
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