Finding the Third Proportional to 132,736.50 and 286,593.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,736.50 and 286,593.75 is: 618,789.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,736.50 : 286,593.75 = 286,593.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,736.50/286,593.75 = 286,593.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,736.50x = 286,593.75 × 286,593.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,736.50x = 82,135,977,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,135,977,539.06/132,736.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,789.69
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