Finding the Third Proportional to 141,286.50 and 211,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,286.50 and 211,932 is: 317,901.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,286.50 : 211,932 = 211,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,286.50/211,932 = 211,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,286.50x = 211,932 × 211,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,286.50x = 44,915,172,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,915,172,624/141,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,901.38
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