Finding the Third Proportional to 152,886.38 and 224,835.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,886.38 and 224,835.75 is: 330,644.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,886.38 : 224,835.75 = 224,835.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,886.38/224,835.75 = 224,835.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,886.38x = 224,835.75 × 224,835.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,886.38x = 50,551,114,478.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,551,114,478.06/152,886.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,644.99
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