Finding the Third Proportional to 136,035.75 and 295,368.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,035.75 and 295,368.75 is: 641,321.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,035.75 : 295,368.75 = 295,368.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,035.75/295,368.75 = 295,368.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,035.75x = 295,368.75 × 295,368.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,035.75x = 87,242,698,476.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,242,698,476.56/136,035.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,321.85
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