Finding the Third Proportional to 141,202 and 275,309.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,202 and 275,309.50 is: 536,786.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,202 : 275,309.50 = 275,309.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,202/275,309.50 = 275,309.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,202x = 275,309.50 × 275,309.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,202x = 75,795,320,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,795,320,790.25/141,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,786.45
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