Finding the Third Proportional to 135,461 and 210,947.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,461 and 210,947.50 is: 328,499.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,461 : 210,947.50 = 210,947.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,461/210,947.50 = 210,947.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,461x = 210,947.50 × 210,947.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,461x = 44,498,847,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,498,847,756.25/135,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,499.33
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