Finding the Third Proportional to 56,937.94 and 131,814.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,937.94 and 131,814.09 is: 305,156.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,937.94 : 131,814.09 = 131,814.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,937.94/131,814.09 = 131,814.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,937.94x = 131,814.09 × 131,814.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,937.94x = 17,374,955,311.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,374,955,311.13/56,937.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,156.04
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