Finding the Third Proportional to 131,134.50 and 198,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,134.50 and 198,267 is: 299,767.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,134.50 : 198,267 = 198,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,134.50/198,267 = 198,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,134.50x = 198,267 × 198,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,134.50x = 39,309,803,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,309,803,289/131,134.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,767.06
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