Finding the Third Proportional to 135,050 and 312,645.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,050 and 312,645.50 is: 723,785.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,050 : 312,645.50 = 312,645.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,050/312,645.50 = 312,645.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,050x = 312,645.50 × 312,645.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,050x = 97,747,208,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,747,208,670.25/135,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,785.33
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