Finding the Third Proportional to 57,544.50 and 128,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,544.50 and 128,481 is: 286,862.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,544.50 : 128,481 = 128,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,544.50/128,481 = 128,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,544.50x = 128,481 × 128,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,544.50x = 16,507,367,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,507,367,361/57,544.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,862.64
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