Finding the Third Proportional to 104,617.50 and 134,326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,617.50 and 134,326.50 is: 172,472.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,617.50 : 134,326.50 = 134,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,617.50/134,326.50 = 134,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,617.50x = 134,326.50 × 134,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,617.50x = 18,043,608,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,043,608,602.25/104,617.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,472.18
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