Finding the Third Proportional to 141,397.50 and 292,636.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,397.50 and 292,636.50 is: 605,640.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,397.50 : 292,636.50 = 292,636.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,397.50/292,636.50 = 292,636.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,397.50x = 292,636.50 × 292,636.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,397.50x = 85,636,121,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,636,121,132.25/141,397.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,640.98
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