Finding the Third Proportional to 136,475.50 and 296,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,475.50 and 296,261 is: 643,123.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,475.50 : 296,261 = 296,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,475.50/296,261 = 296,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,475.50x = 296,261 × 296,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,475.50x = 87,770,580,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,770,580,121/136,475.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,123.35
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