Finding the Third Proportional to 157,529.50 and 239,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,529.50 and 239,207.50 is: 363,235.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,529.50 : 239,207.50 = 239,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,529.50/239,207.50 = 239,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,529.50x = 239,207.50 × 239,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,529.50x = 57,220,228,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,220,228,056.25/157,529.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,235.00
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