Finding the Third Proportional to 141,171.75 and 201,235.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,171.75 and 201,235.75 is: 286,855.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,171.75 : 201,235.75 = 201,235.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,171.75/201,235.75 = 201,235.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,171.75x = 201,235.75 × 201,235.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,171.75x = 40,495,827,078.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,495,827,078.06/141,171.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,855.03
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