Finding the Third Proportional to 62,386.50 and 135,283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,386.50 and 135,283.50 is: 293,358.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,386.50 : 135,283.50 = 135,283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,386.50/135,283.50 = 135,283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,386.50x = 135,283.50 × 135,283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,386.50x = 18,301,625,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,301,625,372.25/62,386.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,358.75
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