Finding the Third Proportional to 139,299.75 and 209,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,299.75 and 209,263.50 is: 314,366.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,299.75 : 209,263.50 = 209,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,299.75/209,263.50 = 209,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,299.75x = 209,263.50 × 209,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,299.75x = 43,791,212,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,791,212,432.25/139,299.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,366.77
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