Finding the Third Proportional to 112,287.75 and 136,344.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,287.75 and 136,344.75 is: 165,555.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,287.75 : 136,344.75 = 136,344.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,287.75/136,344.75 = 136,344.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,287.75x = 136,344.75 × 136,344.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,287.75x = 18,589,890,852.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,589,890,852.56/112,287.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,555.82
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