Finding the Third Proportional to 68,313 and 140,027.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,313 and 140,027.50 is: 287,027.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,313 : 140,027.50 = 140,027.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,313/140,027.50 = 140,027.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,313x = 140,027.50 × 140,027.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,313x = 19,607,700,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,607,700,756.25/68,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,027.37
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