Finding the Third Proportional to 98,725.50 and 157,173.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,725.50 and 157,173.75 is: 250,224.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,725.50 : 157,173.75 = 157,173.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,725.50/157,173.75 = 157,173.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,725.50x = 157,173.75 × 157,173.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,725.50x = 24,703,587,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,703,587,689.06/98,725.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,224.99
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