Finding the Third Proportional to 156,051.75 and 204,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,051.75 and 204,033 is: 266,767.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,051.75 : 204,033 = 204,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,051.75/204,033 = 204,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,051.75x = 204,033 × 204,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,051.75x = 41,629,465,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,629,465,089/156,051.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,767.05
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