Finding the Third Proportional to 134,534.75 and 285,468.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,534.75 and 285,468.75 is: 605,735.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,534.75 : 285,468.75 = 285,468.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,534.75/285,468.75 = 285,468.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,534.75x = 285,468.75 × 285,468.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,534.75x = 81,492,407,226.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,492,407,226.56/134,534.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,735.00
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