Finding the Third Proportional to 149,203.13 and 236,260.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,203.13 and 236,260.13 is: 374,113.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,203.13 : 236,260.13 = 236,260.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,203.13/236,260.13 = 236,260.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,203.13x = 236,260.13 × 236,260.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,203.13x = 55,818,846,665.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,818,846,665.02/149,203.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,113.12
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