Finding the Third Proportional to 130,997.25 and 197,599.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,997.25 and 197,599.50 is: 298,063.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,997.25 : 197,599.50 = 197,599.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,997.25/197,599.50 = 197,599.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,997.25x = 197,599.50 × 197,599.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,997.25x = 39,045,562,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,045,562,400.25/130,997.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,063.99
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