Finding the Third Proportional to 56,731.50 and 120,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,731.50 and 120,915 is: 257,712.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,731.50 : 120,915 = 120,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,731.50/120,915 = 120,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,731.50x = 120,915 × 120,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,731.50x = 14,620,437,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,620,437,225/56,731.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,712.86
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