Finding the Third Proportional to 158,785.50 and 225,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,785.50 and 225,702 is: 320,818.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,785.50 : 225,702 = 225,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,785.50/225,702 = 225,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,785.50x = 225,702 × 225,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,785.50x = 50,941,392,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,941,392,804/158,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,818.92
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