Finding the Third Proportional to 136,588.50 and 299,418.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,588.50 and 299,418.75 is: 656,362.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,588.50 : 299,418.75 = 299,418.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,588.50/299,418.75 = 299,418.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,588.50x = 299,418.75 × 299,418.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,588.50x = 89,651,587,851.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,651,587,851.56/136,588.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,362.64
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