Finding the Third Proportional to 107,217.75 and 157,708.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,217.75 and 157,708.13 is: 231,975.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,217.75 : 157,708.13 = 157,708.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,217.75/157,708.13 = 157,708.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,217.75x = 157,708.13 × 157,708.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,217.75x = 24,871,852,691.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,871,852,691.02/107,217.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,975.14
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