Finding the Third Proportional to 155,542.50 and 232,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,542.50 and 232,237.50 is: 346,749.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,542.50 : 232,237.50 = 232,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,542.50/232,237.50 = 232,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,542.50x = 232,237.50 × 232,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,542.50x = 53,934,256,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,934,256,406.25/155,542.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,749.32
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