Finding the Third Proportional to 155,986.88 and 236,896.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,986.88 and 236,896.31 is: 359,772.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,986.88 : 236,896.31 = 236,896.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,986.88/236,896.31 = 236,896.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,986.88x = 236,896.31 × 236,896.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,986.88x = 56,119,862,876.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,119,862,876.10/155,986.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,772.98
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