Finding the Third Proportional to 157,448.81 and 219,079.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,448.81 and 219,079.69 is: 304,835.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,448.81 : 219,079.69 = 219,079.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,448.81/219,079.69 = 219,079.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,448.81x = 219,079.69 × 219,079.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,448.81x = 47,995,909,475.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,995,909,475.10/157,448.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,835.00
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