Finding the Third Proportional to 152,777.81 and 224,484.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,777.81 and 224,484.75 is: 329,847.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,777.81 : 224,484.75 = 224,484.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,777.81/224,484.75 = 224,484.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,777.81x = 224,484.75 × 224,484.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,777.81x = 50,393,402,982.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,393,402,982.56/152,777.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,847.65
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