Finding the Third Proportional to 152,403.19 and 236,751.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,403.19 and 236,751.19 is: 367,781.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,403.19 : 236,751.19 = 236,751.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,403.19/236,751.19 = 236,751.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,403.19x = 236,751.19 × 236,751.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,403.19x = 56,051,124,782.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,051,124,782.66/152,403.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,781.84
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