Finding the Third Proportional to 158,942.25 and 240,033.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,942.25 and 240,033.38 is: 362,496.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,942.25 : 240,033.38 = 240,033.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,942.25/240,033.38 = 240,033.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,942.25x = 240,033.38 × 240,033.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,942.25x = 57,616,021,113.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,616,021,113.89/158,942.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,496.57
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