Finding the Third Proportional to 133,286.50 and 296,097.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,286.50 and 296,097.50 is: 657,784.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,286.50 : 296,097.50 = 296,097.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,286.50/296,097.50 = 296,097.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,286.50x = 296,097.50 × 296,097.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,286.50x = 87,673,729,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,673,729,506.25/133,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,784.02
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