Finding the Third Proportional to 59,118.75 and 129,734.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,118.75 and 129,734.75 is: 284,699.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,118.75 : 129,734.75 = 129,734.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,118.75/129,734.75 = 129,734.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,118.75x = 129,734.75 × 129,734.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,118.75x = 16,831,105,357.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,831,105,357.56/59,118.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,699.95
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