Finding the Third Proportional to 152,579.75 and 221,943.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,579.75 and 221,943.75 is: 322,841.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,579.75 : 221,943.75 = 221,943.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,579.75/221,943.75 = 221,943.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,579.75x = 221,943.75 × 221,943.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,579.75x = 49,259,028,164.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,259,028,164.06/152,579.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,841.19
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