Finding the Third Proportional to 135,348.75 and 189,219.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,348.75 and 189,219.75 is: 264,532.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,348.75 : 189,219.75 = 189,219.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,348.75/189,219.75 = 189,219.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,348.75x = 189,219.75 × 189,219.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,348.75x = 35,804,113,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,804,113,790.06/135,348.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,532.28
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