Finding the Third Proportional to 140,332.50 and 190,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,332.50 and 190,512 is: 258,634.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,332.50 : 190,512 = 190,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,332.50/190,512 = 190,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,332.50x = 190,512 × 190,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,332.50x = 36,294,822,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,294,822,144/140,332.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,634.47
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