Finding the Third Proportional to 152,178.75 and 236,742.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,178.75 and 236,742.75 is: 368,298.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,178.75 : 236,742.75 = 236,742.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,178.75/236,742.75 = 236,742.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,178.75x = 236,742.75 × 236,742.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,178.75x = 56,047,129,677.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,047,129,677.56/152,178.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,298.00
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