Finding the Third Proportional to 134,825.50 and 199,585.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,825.50 and 199,585.50 is: 295,451.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,825.50 : 199,585.50 = 199,585.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,825.50/199,585.50 = 199,585.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,825.50x = 199,585.50 × 199,585.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,825.50x = 39,834,371,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,834,371,810.25/134,825.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,451.32
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