Finding the Third Proportional to 153,105.75 and 225,283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,105.75 and 225,283.50 is: 331,487.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,105.75 : 225,283.50 = 225,283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,105.75/225,283.50 = 225,283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,105.75x = 225,283.50 × 225,283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,105.75x = 50,752,655,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,752,655,372.25/153,105.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,487.59
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