Finding the Third Proportional to 54,295.31 and 126,861.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,295.31 and 126,861.19 is: 296,411.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,295.31 : 126,861.19 = 126,861.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,295.31/126,861.19 = 126,861.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,295.31x = 126,861.19 × 126,861.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,295.31x = 16,093,760,893.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,093,760,893.91/54,295.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,411.61
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