Finding the Third Proportional to 56,701.50 and 132,438.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,701.50 and 132,438.75 is: 309,339.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,701.50 : 132,438.75 = 132,438.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,701.50/132,438.75 = 132,438.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,701.50x = 132,438.75 × 132,438.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,701.50x = 17,540,022,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,540,022,501.56/56,701.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,339.66
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