Finding the Third Proportional to 136,869.75 and 204,747.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,869.75 and 204,747.75 is: 306,288.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,869.75 : 204,747.75 = 204,747.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,869.75/204,747.75 = 204,747.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,869.75x = 204,747.75 × 204,747.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,869.75x = 41,921,641,130.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,921,641,130.06/136,869.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,288.58
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