Finding the Third Proportional to 157,829.50 and 212,646.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,829.50 and 212,646.50 is: 286,502.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,829.50 : 212,646.50 = 212,646.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,829.50/212,646.50 = 212,646.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,829.50x = 212,646.50 × 212,646.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,829.50x = 45,218,533,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,218,533,962.25/157,829.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,502.42
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