Finding the Third Proportional to 135,541.50 and 301,375.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,541.50 and 301,375.50 is: 670,106.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,541.50 : 301,375.50 = 301,375.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,541.50/301,375.50 = 301,375.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,541.50x = 301,375.50 × 301,375.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,541.50x = 90,827,192,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,827,192,000.25/135,541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,106.14
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