Finding the Third Proportional to 155,023.50 and 219,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,023.50 and 219,420 is: 310,566.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,023.50 : 219,420 = 219,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,023.50/219,420 = 219,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,023.50x = 219,420 × 219,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,023.50x = 48,145,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,145,136,400/155,023.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,566.70
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