Finding the Third Proportional to 135,892.50 and 224,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,892.50 and 224,595 is: 371,197.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,892.50 : 224,595 = 224,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,892.50/224,595 = 224,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,892.50x = 224,595 × 224,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,892.50x = 50,442,914,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,442,914,025/135,892.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,197.19
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