Finding the Third Proportional to 141,549.75 and 217,239.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,549.75 and 217,239.75 is: 333,402.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,549.75 : 217,239.75 = 217,239.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,549.75/217,239.75 = 217,239.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,549.75x = 217,239.75 × 217,239.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,549.75x = 47,193,108,980.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,193,108,980.06/141,549.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,402.98
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