Finding the Third Proportional to 115,350.75 and 158,091.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,350.75 and 158,091.75 is: 216,669.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,350.75 : 158,091.75 = 158,091.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,350.75/158,091.75 = 158,091.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,350.75x = 158,091.75 × 158,091.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,350.75x = 24,993,001,418.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,993,001,418.06/115,350.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,669.60
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