Finding the Third Proportional to 55,309.50 and 130,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,309.50 and 130,011 is: 305,605.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,309.50 : 130,011 = 130,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,309.50/130,011 = 130,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,309.50x = 130,011 × 130,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,309.50x = 16,902,860,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,902,860,121/55,309.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,605.01
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