Finding the Third Proportional to 85,471.50 and 155,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,471.50 and 155,512.50 is: 282,949.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,471.50 : 155,512.50 = 155,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,471.50/155,512.50 = 155,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,471.50x = 155,512.50 × 155,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,471.50x = 24,184,137,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,184,137,656.25/85,471.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,949.73
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