Finding the Third Proportional to 136,338.50 and 285,204.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,338.50 and 285,204.50 is: 596,615.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,338.50 : 285,204.50 = 285,204.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,338.50/285,204.50 = 285,204.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,338.50x = 285,204.50 × 285,204.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,338.50x = 81,341,606,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,341,606,820.25/136,338.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,615.09
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