Finding the Third Proportional to 136,201.50 and 188,628.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,201.50 and 188,628.75 is: 261,236.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,201.50 : 188,628.75 = 188,628.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,201.50/188,628.75 = 188,628.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,201.50x = 188,628.75 × 188,628.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,201.50x = 35,580,805,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,580,805,326.56/136,201.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,236.52
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