Finding the Third Proportional to 83,339.75 and 132,390.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,339.75 and 132,390.75 is: 210,311.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,339.75 : 132,390.75 = 132,390.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,339.75/132,390.75 = 132,390.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,339.75x = 132,390.75 × 132,390.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,339.75x = 17,527,310,685.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,527,310,685.56/83,339.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,311.53
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