Finding the Third Proportional to 135,470.50 and 201,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,470.50 and 201,243 is: 298,948.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,470.50 : 201,243 = 201,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,470.50/201,243 = 201,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,470.50x = 201,243 × 201,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,470.50x = 40,498,745,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,498,745,049/135,470.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,948.81
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