Finding the Third Proportional to 154,998.56 and 219,383.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,998.56 and 219,383.06 is: 310,512.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,998.56 : 219,383.06 = 219,383.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,998.56/219,383.06 = 219,383.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,998.56x = 219,383.06 × 219,383.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,998.56x = 48,128,928,111.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,128,928,111.88/154,998.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,512.09
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