Finding the Third Proportional to 159,007.50 and 215,921.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,007.50 and 215,921.25 is: 293,206.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,007.50 : 215,921.25 = 215,921.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,007.50/215,921.25 = 215,921.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,007.50x = 215,921.25 × 215,921.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,007.50x = 46,621,986,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,621,986,201.56/159,007.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,206.21
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