Finding the Third Proportional to 136,470 and 200,803.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,470 and 200,803.50 is: 295,464.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,470 : 200,803.50 = 200,803.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,470/200,803.50 = 200,803.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,470x = 200,803.50 × 200,803.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,470x = 40,322,045,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,322,045,612.25/136,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,464.54
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