Finding the Third Proportional to 134,614.50 and 283,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,614.50 and 283,071 is: 595,249.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,614.50 : 283,071 = 283,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,614.50/283,071 = 283,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,614.50x = 283,071 × 283,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,614.50x = 80,129,191,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,129,191,041/134,614.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,249.33
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