Finding the Third Proportional to 153,349.50 and 235,378.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,349.50 and 235,378.50 is: 361,286.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,349.50 : 235,378.50 = 235,378.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,349.50/235,378.50 = 235,378.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,349.50x = 235,378.50 × 235,378.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,349.50x = 55,403,038,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,403,038,262.25/153,349.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,286.07
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