Finding the Third Proportional to 108,705 and 150,205.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,705 and 150,205.50 is: 207,549.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,705 : 150,205.50 = 150,205.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,705/150,205.50 = 150,205.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,705x = 150,205.50 × 150,205.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,705x = 22,561,692,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,561,692,230.25/108,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,549.72
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