Finding the Third Proportional to 137,102.63 and 147,831.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,102.63 and 147,831.75 is: 159,400.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,102.63 : 147,831.75 = 147,831.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,102.63/147,831.75 = 147,831.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,102.63x = 147,831.75 × 147,831.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,102.63x = 21,854,226,308.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,854,226,308.06/137,102.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,400.50
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