Finding the Third Proportional to 142,952.63 and 210,270.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,952.63 and 210,270.94 is: 309,290.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,952.63 : 210,270.94 = 210,270.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,952.63/210,270.94 = 210,270.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,952.63x = 210,270.94 × 210,270.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,952.63x = 44,213,867,157.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,213,867,157.13/142,952.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,290.35
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