Finding the Third Proportional to 137,133 and 206,077.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,133 and 206,077.50 is: 309,684.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,133 : 206,077.50 = 206,077.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,133/206,077.50 = 206,077.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,133x = 206,077.50 × 206,077.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,133x = 42,467,936,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,467,936,006.25/137,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,684.29
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