Finding the Third Proportional to 137,605.08 and 279,082.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,605.08 and 279,082.97 is: 566,020.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,605.08 : 279,082.97 = 279,082.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,605.08/279,082.97 = 279,082.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,605.08x = 279,082.97 × 279,082.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,605.08x = 77,887,303,446.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,887,303,446.31/137,605.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,020.56
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