Finding the Third Proportional to 134,133.75 and 188,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,133.75 and 188,001 is: 263,500.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,133.75 : 188,001 = 188,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,133.75/188,001 = 188,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,133.75x = 188,001 × 188,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,133.75x = 35,344,376,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,344,376,001/134,133.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,500.99
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