Finding the Third Proportional to 135,937.69 and 291,557.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,937.69 and 291,557.81 is: 625,330.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,937.69 : 291,557.81 = 291,557.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,937.69/291,557.81 = 291,557.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,937.69x = 291,557.81 × 291,557.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,937.69x = 85,005,958,029.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,005,958,029.79/135,937.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,330.32
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