Finding the Third Proportional to 137,497.50 and 187,332.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,497.50 and 187,332.75 is: 255,230.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,497.50 : 187,332.75 = 187,332.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,497.50/187,332.75 = 187,332.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,497.50x = 187,332.75 × 187,332.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,497.50x = 35,093,559,222.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,093,559,222.56/137,497.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,230.53
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