Finding the Third Proportional to 158,505 and 235,138.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,505 and 235,138.50 is: 348,822.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,505 : 235,138.50 = 235,138.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,505/235,138.50 = 235,138.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,505x = 235,138.50 × 235,138.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,505x = 55,290,114,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,290,114,182.25/158,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,822.52
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