Finding the Third Proportional to 141,253.88 and 209,437.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,253.88 and 209,437.31 is: 310,532.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,253.88 : 209,437.31 = 209,437.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,253.88/209,437.31 = 209,437.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,253.88x = 209,437.31 × 209,437.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,253.88x = 43,863,987,867.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,863,987,867.22/141,253.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,532.99
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