Finding the Third Proportional to 53,726.63 and 121,803.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,726.63 and 121,803.75 is: 276,141.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,726.63 : 121,803.75 = 121,803.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,726.63/121,803.75 = 121,803.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,726.63x = 121,803.75 × 121,803.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,726.63x = 14,836,153,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,836,153,514.06/53,726.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,141.55
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