Finding the Third Proportional to 135,472.50 and 291,903.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,472.50 and 291,903.75 is: 628,967.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,472.50 : 291,903.75 = 291,903.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,472.50/291,903.75 = 291,903.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,472.50x = 291,903.75 × 291,903.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,472.50x = 85,207,799,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,207,799,264.06/135,472.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,967.50
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