Finding the Third Proportional to 135,029.25 and 293,872.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,029.25 and 293,872.50 is: 639,572.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,029.25 : 293,872.50 = 293,872.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,029.25/293,872.50 = 293,872.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,029.25x = 293,872.50 × 293,872.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,029.25x = 86,361,046,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,361,046,256.25/135,029.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,572.88
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