Finding the Third Proportional to 136,192.50 and 225,078.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,192.50 and 225,078.75 is: 371,976.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,192.50 : 225,078.75 = 225,078.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,192.50/225,078.75 = 225,078.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,192.50x = 225,078.75 × 225,078.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,192.50x = 50,660,443,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,660,443,701.56/136,192.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,976.75
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