Finding the Third Proportional to 134,608 and 211,189.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,608 and 211,189.50 is: 331,339.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,608 : 211,189.50 = 211,189.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,608/211,189.50 = 211,189.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,608x = 211,189.50 × 211,189.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,608x = 44,601,004,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,601,004,910.25/134,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,339.93
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