Finding the Third Proportional to 136,171.50 and 210,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,171.50 and 210,000 is: 323,856.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,171.50 : 210,000 = 210,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,171.50/210,000 = 210,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,171.50x = 210,000 × 210,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,171.50x = 44,100,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,100,000,000/136,171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,856.31
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