Finding the Third Proportional to 136,810 and 293,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,810 and 293,991.50 is: 631,759.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,810 : 293,991.50 = 293,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,810/293,991.50 = 293,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,810x = 293,991.50 × 293,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,810x = 86,431,002,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,431,002,072.25/136,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,759.39
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