Finding the Third Proportional to 134,718.75 and 187,315.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,718.75 and 187,315.50 is: 260,447.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,718.75 : 187,315.50 = 187,315.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,718.75/187,315.50 = 187,315.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,718.75x = 187,315.50 × 187,315.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,718.75x = 35,087,096,540.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,087,096,540.25/134,718.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,447.02
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