Finding the Third Proportional to 136,487 and 295,330.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,487 and 295,330.50 is: 639,035.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,487 : 295,330.50 = 295,330.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,487/295,330.50 = 295,330.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,487x = 295,330.50 × 295,330.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,487x = 87,220,104,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,220,104,230.25/136,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,035.98
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