Finding the Third Proportional to 136,088.50 and 211,236.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,088.50 and 211,236.75 is: 327,881.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,088.50 : 211,236.75 = 211,236.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,088.50/211,236.75 = 211,236.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,088.50x = 211,236.75 × 211,236.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,088.50x = 44,620,964,550.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,620,964,550.56/136,088.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,881.96
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