Finding the Third Proportional to 135,060.75 and 250,843.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,060.75 and 250,843.50 is: 465,882.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,060.75 : 250,843.50 = 250,843.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,060.75/250,843.50 = 250,843.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,060.75x = 250,843.50 × 250,843.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,060.75x = 62,922,461,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,922,461,492.25/135,060.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,882.66
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