Finding the Third Proportional to 138,601.13 and 156,370.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,601.13 and 156,370.50 is: 176,418
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,601.13 : 156,370.50 = 156,370.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,601.13/156,370.50 = 156,370.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,601.13x = 156,370.50 × 156,370.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,601.13x = 24,451,733,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,451,733,270.25/138,601.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,418
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