Finding the Third Proportional to 157,851.50 and 240,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,851.50 and 240,717 is: 367,083.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,851.50 : 240,717 = 240,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,851.50/240,717 = 240,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,851.50x = 240,717 × 240,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,851.50x = 57,944,674,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,944,674,089/157,851.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,083.46
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