Finding the Third Proportional to 141,297.75 and 212,262.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,297.75 and 212,262.75 is: 318,869.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,297.75 : 212,262.75 = 212,262.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,297.75/212,262.75 = 212,262.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,297.75x = 212,262.75 × 212,262.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,297.75x = 45,055,475,037.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,055,475,037.56/141,297.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,869.02
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