Finding the Third Proportional to 56,197.50 and 120,365.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,197.50 and 120,365.75 is: 257,803.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,197.50 : 120,365.75 = 120,365.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,197.50/120,365.75 = 120,365.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,197.50x = 120,365.75 × 120,365.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,197.50x = 14,487,913,773.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,487,913,773.06/56,197.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,803.53
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