Finding the Third Proportional to 56,164.13 and 120,225.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,164.13 and 120,225.75 is: 257,357.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,164.13 : 120,225.75 = 120,225.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,164.13/120,225.75 = 120,225.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,164.13x = 120,225.75 × 120,225.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,164.13x = 14,454,230,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,454,230,963.06/56,164.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,357.00
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