Finding the Third Proportional to 143,113.50 and 210,292.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,113.50 and 210,292.50 is: 309,006.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,113.50 : 210,292.50 = 210,292.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,113.50/210,292.50 = 210,292.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,113.50x = 210,292.50 × 210,292.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,113.50x = 44,222,935,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,222,935,556.25/143,113.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,006.04
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