Finding the Third Proportional to 157,069.13 and 234,969.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,069.13 and 234,969.19 is: 351,504.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,069.13 : 234,969.19 = 234,969.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,069.13/234,969.19 = 234,969.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,069.13x = 234,969.19 × 234,969.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,069.13x = 55,210,519,074.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,210,519,074.41/157,069.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,504.59
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