Finding the Third Proportional to 134,831.25 and 211,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,831.25 and 211,497.75 is: 331,757.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,831.25 : 211,497.75 = 211,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,831.25/211,497.75 = 211,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,831.25x = 211,497.75 × 211,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,831.25x = 44,731,298,255.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,731,298,255.06/134,831.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,757.65
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