Finding the Third Proportional to 59,269.13 and 129,189.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,269.13 and 129,189.75 is: 281,596.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,269.13 : 129,189.75 = 129,189.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,269.13/129,189.75 = 129,189.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,269.13x = 129,189.75 × 129,189.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,269.13x = 16,689,991,505.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,689,991,505.06/59,269.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,596.73
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