Finding the Third Proportional to 135,428 and 291,668.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,428 and 291,668.50 is: 628,160.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,428 : 291,668.50 = 291,668.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,428/291,668.50 = 291,668.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,428x = 291,668.50 × 291,668.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,428x = 85,070,513,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,070,513,892.25/135,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,160.45
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