Finding the Third Proportional to 135,928.50 and 316,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,928.50 and 316,029 is: 734,756.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,928.50 : 316,029 = 316,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,928.50/316,029 = 316,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,928.50x = 316,029 × 316,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,928.50x = 99,874,328,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,874,328,841/135,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,756.35
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