Finding the Third Proportional to 142,053.75 and 306,247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,053.75 and 306,247.50 is: 660,225.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,053.75 : 306,247.50 = 306,247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,053.75/306,247.50 = 306,247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,053.75x = 306,247.50 × 306,247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,053.75x = 93,787,531,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,787,531,256.25/142,053.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,225.66
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