Finding the Third Proportional to 114,159.50 and 180,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,159.50 and 180,757.50 is: 286,207.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,159.50 : 180,757.50 = 180,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,159.50/180,757.50 = 180,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,159.50x = 180,757.50 × 180,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,159.50x = 32,673,273,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,673,273,806.25/114,159.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,207.23
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