Finding the Third Proportional to 135,681.75 and 286,413.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,681.75 and 286,413.75 is: 604,597.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,681.75 : 286,413.75 = 286,413.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,681.75/286,413.75 = 286,413.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,681.75x = 286,413.75 × 286,413.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,681.75x = 82,032,836,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,032,836,189.06/135,681.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,597.42
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