Finding the Third Proportional to 133,387.50 and 203,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,387.50 and 203,469 is: 310,371.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,387.50 : 203,469 = 203,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,387.50/203,469 = 203,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,387.50x = 203,469 × 203,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,387.50x = 41,399,633,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,399,633,961/133,387.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,371.17
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