Finding the Third Proportional to 153,293 and 223,987.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,293 and 223,987.50 is: 327,284.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,293 : 223,987.50 = 223,987.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,293/223,987.50 = 223,987.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,293x = 223,987.50 × 223,987.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,293x = 50,170,400,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,170,400,156.25/153,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,284.35
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