Finding the Third Proportional to 94,609 and 157,675.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,609 and 157,675.50 is: 262,782.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,609 : 157,675.50 = 157,675.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,609/157,675.50 = 157,675.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,609x = 157,675.50 × 157,675.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,609x = 24,861,563,300.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,861,563,300.25/94,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,782.22
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