Finding the Third Proportional to 58,335.75 and 127,968.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,335.75 and 127,968.75 is: 280,719.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,335.75 : 127,968.75 = 127,968.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,335.75/127,968.75 = 127,968.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,335.75x = 127,968.75 × 127,968.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,335.75x = 16,376,000,976.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,376,000,976.56/58,335.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,719.82
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