Finding the Third Proportional to 154,837.88 and 229,378.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,837.88 and 229,378.50 is: 339,803.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,837.88 : 229,378.50 = 229,378.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,837.88/229,378.50 = 229,378.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,837.88x = 229,378.50 × 229,378.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,837.88x = 52,614,496,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,614,496,262.25/154,837.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,803.79
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