Finding the Third Proportional to 135,363 and 198,427.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,363 and 198,427.50 is: 290,873.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,363 : 198,427.50 = 198,427.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,363/198,427.50 = 198,427.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,363x = 198,427.50 × 198,427.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,363x = 39,373,472,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,373,472,756.25/135,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,873.23
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