Finding the Third Proportional to 112,994.64 and 153,461.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,994.64 and 153,461.09 is: 208,419.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,994.64 : 153,461.09 = 153,461.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,994.64/153,461.09 = 153,461.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,994.64x = 153,461.09 × 153,461.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,994.64x = 23,550,304,672.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,550,304,672.31/112,994.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,419.65
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