Finding the Third Proportional to 58,413 and 136,798.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,413 and 136,798.50 is: 320,370.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,413 : 136,798.50 = 136,798.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,413/136,798.50 = 136,798.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,413x = 136,798.50 × 136,798.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,413x = 18,713,829,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,713,829,602.25/58,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,370.97
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