Finding the Third Proportional to 57,566 and 135,697.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,566 and 135,697.50 is: 319,873.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,566 : 135,697.50 = 135,697.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,566/135,697.50 = 135,697.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,566x = 135,697.50 × 135,697.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,566x = 18,413,811,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,413,811,506.25/57,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,873.04
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