Finding the Third Proportional to 137,700 and 210,624.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 137,700 and 210,624.75 is: 322,169.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,700 : 210,624.75 = 210,624.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,700/210,624.75 = 210,624.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,700x = 210,624.75 × 210,624.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,700x = 44,362,785,312.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,362,785,312.56/137,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,169.83
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