Finding the Third Proportional to 136,170 and 316,428.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,170 and 316,428.75 is: 735,309.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,170 : 316,428.75 = 316,428.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,170/316,428.75 = 316,428.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,170x = 316,428.75 × 316,428.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,170x = 100,127,153,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,127,153,826.56/136,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,309.93
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