Finding the Third Proportional to 113,478.75 and 159,036.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,478.75 and 159,036.75 is: 222,884.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,478.75 : 159,036.75 = 159,036.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,478.75/159,036.75 = 159,036.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,478.75x = 159,036.75 × 159,036.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,478.75x = 25,292,687,850.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,292,687,850.56/113,478.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,884.79
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