Finding the Third Proportional to 118,567.13 and 138,250.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,567.13 and 138,250.13 is: 161,200.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,567.13 : 138,250.13 = 138,250.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,567.13/138,250.13 = 138,250.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,567.13x = 138,250.13 × 138,250.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,567.13x = 19,113,097,062.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,113,097,062.52/118,567.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,200.65
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