Finding the Third Proportional to 134,583.75 and 291,462.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,583.75 and 291,462.75 is: 631,209.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,583.75 : 291,462.75 = 291,462.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,583.75/291,462.75 = 291,462.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,583.75x = 291,462.75 × 291,462.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,583.75x = 84,950,534,637.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,950,534,637.56/134,583.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,209.45
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