Finding the Third Proportional to 151,059.75 and 211,755.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,059.75 and 211,755.75 is: 296,839.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,059.75 : 211,755.75 = 211,755.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,059.75/211,755.75 = 211,755.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,059.75x = 211,755.75 × 211,755.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,059.75x = 44,840,497,658.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,840,497,658.06/151,059.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,839.48
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