Finding the Third Proportional to 136,350 and 292,939.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,350 and 292,939.50 is: 629,362.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,350 : 292,939.50 = 292,939.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,350/292,939.50 = 292,939.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,350x = 292,939.50 × 292,939.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,350x = 85,813,550,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,813,550,660.25/136,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,362.31
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