Finding the Third Proportional to 57,928 and 135,337.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,928 and 135,337.75 is: 316,190.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,928 : 135,337.75 = 135,337.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,928/135,337.75 = 135,337.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,928x = 135,337.75 × 135,337.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,928x = 18,316,306,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,316,306,575.06/57,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,190.90
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