Finding the Third Proportional to 157,099.50 and 291,235.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,099.50 and 291,235.50 is: 539,900.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,099.50 : 291,235.50 = 291,235.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,099.50/291,235.50 = 291,235.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,099.50x = 291,235.50 × 291,235.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,099.50x = 84,818,116,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,818,116,460.25/157,099.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,900.61
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