Finding the Third Proportional to 154,730.25 and 235,256.27
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,730.25 and 235,256.27 is: 357,690.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,730.25 : 235,256.27 = 235,256.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,730.25/235,256.27 = 235,256.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,730.25x = 235,256.27 × 235,256.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,730.25x = 55,345,514,191.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,345,514,191.70/154,730.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,690.33
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