Finding the Third Proportional to 135,228.23 and 209,378.67
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,228.23 and 209,378.67 is: 324,188.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,228.23 : 209,378.67 = 209,378.67 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,228.23/209,378.67 = 209,378.67/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,228.23x = 209,378.67 × 209,378.67 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,228.23x = 43,839,428,236.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,839,428,236.14/135,228.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,188.42
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