Finding the Third Proportional to 119,909.25 and 199,840.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,909.25 and 199,840.50 is: 333,053.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,909.25 : 199,840.50 = 199,840.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,909.25/199,840.50 = 199,840.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,909.25x = 199,840.50 × 199,840.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,909.25x = 39,936,225,440.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,936,225,440.25/119,909.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,053.75
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