Finding the Third Proportional to 153,027.75 and 215,115.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,027.75 and 215,115.75 is: 302,394.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,027.75 : 215,115.75 = 215,115.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,027.75/215,115.75 = 215,115.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,027.75x = 215,115.75 × 215,115.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,027.75x = 46,274,785,898.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,274,785,898.06/153,027.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,394.73
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