Finding the Third Proportional to 135,457.50 and 210,942.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,457.50 and 210,942.75 is: 328,493.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,457.50 : 210,942.75 = 210,942.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,457.50/210,942.75 = 210,942.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,457.50x = 210,942.75 × 210,942.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,457.50x = 44,496,843,777.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,496,843,777.56/135,457.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,493.02
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