Finding the Third Proportional to 62,599.50 and 137,193.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,599.50 and 137,193.75 is: 300,675.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,599.50 : 137,193.75 = 137,193.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,599.50/137,193.75 = 137,193.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,599.50x = 137,193.75 × 137,193.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,599.50x = 18,822,125,039.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,822,125,039.06/62,599.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,675.33
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