Finding the Third Proportional to 136,750.50 and 295,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,750.50 and 295,371 is: 637,979.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,750.50 : 295,371 = 295,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,750.50/295,371 = 295,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,750.50x = 295,371 × 295,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,750.50x = 87,244,027,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,244,027,641/136,750.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,979.59
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