Finding the Third Proportional to 143,257.50 and 184,389.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 143,257.50 and 184,389.75 is: 237,331.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,257.50 : 184,389.75 = 184,389.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,257.50/184,389.75 = 184,389.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,257.50x = 184,389.75 × 184,389.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,257.50x = 33,999,579,905.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,999,579,905.06/143,257.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,331.94
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