Finding the Third Proportional to 108,285.75 and 157,506.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,285.75 and 157,506.75 is: 229,101.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,285.75 : 157,506.75 = 157,506.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,285.75/157,506.75 = 157,506.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,285.75x = 157,506.75 × 157,506.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,285.75x = 24,808,376,295.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,808,376,295.56/108,285.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,101.02
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