Finding the Third Proportional to 134,914.50 and 197,997.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,914.50 and 197,997.75 is: 290,577.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,914.50 : 197,997.75 = 197,997.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,914.50/197,997.75 = 197,997.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,914.50x = 197,997.75 × 197,997.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,914.50x = 39,203,109,005.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,203,109,005.06/134,914.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,577.43
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