Finding the Third Proportional to 147,318.75 and 285,720.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,318.75 and 285,720.75 is: 554,147.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,318.75 : 285,720.75 = 285,720.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,318.75/285,720.75 = 285,720.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,318.75x = 285,720.75 × 285,720.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,318.75x = 81,636,346,980.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,636,346,980.56/147,318.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,147.70
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