Finding the Third Proportional to 139,245.75 and 209,174.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,245.75 and 209,174.75 is: 314,221.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,245.75 : 209,174.75 = 209,174.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,245.75/209,174.75 = 209,174.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,245.75x = 209,174.75 × 209,174.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,245.75x = 43,754,076,037.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,754,076,037.56/139,245.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,221.99
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