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Finding the Third Proportional to 135,483.50 and 190,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 135,483.50 and 190,622 is: 268,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,483.50 : 190,622 = 190,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,483.50/190,622 = 190,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,483.50x = 190,622 × 190,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,483.50x = 36,336,746,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,336,746,884/135,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,200.53

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