Finding the Third Proportional to 67,425.50 and 136,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,425.50 and 136,765 is: 277,412.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,425.50 : 136,765 = 136,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,425.50/136,765 = 136,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,425.50x = 136,765 × 136,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,425.50x = 18,704,665,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,704,665,225/67,425.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,412.33
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