Finding the Third Proportional to 133,375.50 and 237,146.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,375.50 and 237,146.06 is: 421,653.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,375.50 : 237,146.06 = 237,146.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,375.50/237,146.06 = 237,146.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,375.50x = 237,146.06 × 237,146.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,375.50x = 56,238,254,959.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,238,254,959.25/133,375.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,653.56
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