Finding the Third Proportional to 155,231.44 and 288,319.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,231.44 and 288,319.50 is: 535,510.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,231.44 : 288,319.50 = 288,319.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,231.44/288,319.50 = 288,319.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,231.44x = 288,319.50 × 288,319.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,231.44x = 83,128,134,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,128,134,080.25/155,231.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,510.95
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