Finding the Third Proportional to 135,982 and 191,154.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,982 and 191,154.50 is: 268,712.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,982 : 191,154.50 = 191,154.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,982/191,154.50 = 191,154.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,982x = 191,154.50 × 191,154.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,982x = 36,540,042,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,540,042,870.25/135,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,712.35
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