Finding the Third Proportional to 132,944.63 and 291,839.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,944.63 and 291,839.63 is: 640,645.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,944.63 : 291,839.63 = 291,839.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,944.63/291,839.63 = 291,839.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,944.63x = 291,839.63 × 291,839.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,944.63x = 85,170,366,720.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,170,366,720.14/132,944.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,645.43
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