Finding the Third Proportional to 68,257.50 and 141,964.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,257.50 and 141,964.50 is: 295,263.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,257.50 : 141,964.50 = 141,964.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,257.50/141,964.50 = 141,964.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,257.50x = 141,964.50 × 141,964.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,257.50x = 20,153,919,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,153,919,260.25/68,257.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,263.07
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