Finding the Third Proportional to 135,108 and 312,781.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,108 and 312,781.50 is: 724,104.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,108 : 312,781.50 = 312,781.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,108/312,781.50 = 312,781.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,108x = 312,781.50 × 312,781.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,108x = 97,832,266,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,832,266,742.25/135,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,104.17
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