Finding the Third Proportional to 151,164 and 223,285.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,164 and 223,285.50 is: 329,816.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,164 : 223,285.50 = 223,285.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,164/223,285.50 = 223,285.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,164x = 223,285.50 × 223,285.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,164x = 49,856,414,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,856,414,510.25/151,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,816.72
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