Finding the Third Proportional to 137,110 and 305,728.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,110 and 305,728.50 is: 681,714.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,110 : 305,728.50 = 305,728.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,110/305,728.50 = 305,728.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,110x = 305,728.50 × 305,728.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,110x = 93,469,915,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,469,915,712.25/137,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,714.80
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