Finding the Third Proportional to 105,887.25 and 156,370.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,887.25 and 156,370.50 is: 230,922.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,887.25 : 156,370.50 = 156,370.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,887.25/156,370.50 = 156,370.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,887.25x = 156,370.50 × 156,370.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,887.25x = 24,451,733,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,451,733,270.25/105,887.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,922.36
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