Finding the Third Proportional to 135,234 and 289,228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,234 and 289,228.50 is: 618,580.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,234 : 289,228.50 = 289,228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,234/289,228.50 = 289,228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,234x = 289,228.50 × 289,228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,234x = 83,653,125,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,653,125,212.25/135,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,580.57
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