Finding the Third Proportional to 136,906.50 and 275,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,906.50 and 275,847 is: 555,792.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,906.50 : 275,847 = 275,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,906.50/275,847 = 275,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,906.50x = 275,847 × 275,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,906.50x = 76,091,567,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,091,567,409/136,906.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,792.22
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