Finding the Third Proportional to 134,068.50 and 292,551.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,068.50 and 292,551.75 is: 638,379.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,068.50 : 292,551.75 = 292,551.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,068.50/292,551.75 = 292,551.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,068.50x = 292,551.75 × 292,551.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,068.50x = 85,586,526,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,586,526,428.06/134,068.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,379.09
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