Finding the Third Proportional to 68,617.13 and 133,801.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,617.13 and 133,801.88 is: 260,910.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,617.13 : 133,801.88 = 133,801.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,617.13/133,801.88 = 133,801.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,617.13x = 133,801.88 × 133,801.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,617.13x = 17,902,941,753.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,902,941,753.52/68,617.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,910.69
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