Finding the Third Proportional to 132,934.50 and 202,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,934.50 and 202,135.50 is: 307,360.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,934.50 : 202,135.50 = 202,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,934.50/202,135.50 = 202,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,934.50x = 202,135.50 × 202,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,934.50x = 40,858,760,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,858,760,360.25/132,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,360.09
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