Finding the Third Proportional to 152,409.94 and 235,070.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,409.94 and 235,070.44 is: 362,562.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,409.94 : 235,070.44 = 235,070.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,409.94/235,070.44 = 235,070.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,409.94x = 235,070.44 × 235,070.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,409.94x = 55,258,110,586.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,258,110,586.44/152,409.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,562.39
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