Finding the Third Proportional to 141,694.50 and 198,121.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,694.50 and 198,121.50 is: 277,019.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,694.50 : 198,121.50 = 198,121.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,694.50/198,121.50 = 198,121.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,694.50x = 198,121.50 × 198,121.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,694.50x = 39,252,128,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,252,128,762.25/141,694.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,019.42
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