Finding the Third Proportional to 136,244.75 and 318,227.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,244.75 and 318,227.75 is: 743,286.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,244.75 : 318,227.75 = 318,227.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,244.75/318,227.75 = 318,227.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,244.75x = 318,227.75 × 318,227.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,244.75x = 101,268,900,870.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,268,900,870.06/136,244.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,286.63
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