Finding the Third Proportional to 155,039.25 and 226,407.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,039.25 and 226,407.75 is: 330,628.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,039.25 : 226,407.75 = 226,407.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,039.25/226,407.75 = 226,407.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,039.25x = 226,407.75 × 226,407.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,039.25x = 51,260,469,260.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,260,469,260.06/155,039.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,628.98
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