Finding the Third Proportional to 134,058 and 199,264.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,058 and 199,264.50 is: 296,187.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,058 : 199,264.50 = 199,264.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,058/199,264.50 = 199,264.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,058x = 199,264.50 × 199,264.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,058x = 39,706,340,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,706,340,960.25/134,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,187.78
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