Finding the Third Proportional to 133,058.25 and 299,427.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,058.25 and 299,427.75 is: 673,817.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,058.25 : 299,427.75 = 299,427.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,058.25/299,427.75 = 299,427.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,058.25x = 299,427.75 × 299,427.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,058.25x = 89,656,977,470.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,656,977,470.06/133,058.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,817.50
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