Finding the Third Proportional to 137,083.50 and 317,319.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,083.50 and 317,319.75 is: 734,529.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,083.50 : 317,319.75 = 317,319.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,083.50/317,319.75 = 317,319.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,083.50x = 317,319.75 × 317,319.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,083.50x = 100,691,823,740.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,691,823,740.06/137,083.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,529.13
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