Finding the Third Proportional to 134,368.50 and 194,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,368.50 and 194,239.50 is: 280,787.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,368.50 : 194,239.50 = 194,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,368.50/194,239.50 = 194,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,368.50x = 194,239.50 × 194,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,368.50x = 37,728,983,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,728,983,360.25/134,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,787.41
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