Finding the Third Proportional to 112,875.75 and 154,779.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,875.75 and 154,779.75 is: 212,240.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,875.75 : 154,779.75 = 154,779.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,875.75/154,779.75 = 154,779.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,875.75x = 154,779.75 × 154,779.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,875.75x = 23,956,771,010.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,956,771,010.06/112,875.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,240.19
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