Finding the Third Proportional to 146,931.50 and 203,025.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,931.50 and 203,025.50 is: 280,534.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,931.50 : 203,025.50 = 203,025.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,931.50/203,025.50 = 203,025.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,931.50x = 203,025.50 × 203,025.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,931.50x = 41,219,353,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,219,353,650.25/146,931.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,534.49
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