Finding the Third Proportional to 136,188.21 and 268,888.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,188.21 and 268,888.99 is: 530,892.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,188.21 : 268,888.99 = 268,888.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,188.21/268,888.99 = 268,888.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,188.21x = 268,888.99 × 268,888.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,188.21x = 72,301,290,119.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,301,290,119.61/136,188.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,892.43
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