Finding the Third Proportional to 135,127 and 312,827.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,127 and 312,827.50 is: 724,215.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,127 : 312,827.50 = 312,827.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,127/312,827.50 = 312,827.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,127x = 312,827.50 × 312,827.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,127x = 97,861,044,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,861,044,756.25/135,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,215.33
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