Finding the Third Proportional to 67,459.50 and 137,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,459.50 and 137,241 is: 279,205.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,459.50 : 137,241 = 137,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,459.50/137,241 = 137,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,459.50x = 137,241 × 137,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,459.50x = 18,835,092,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,835,092,081/67,459.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,205.92
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