Finding the Third Proportional to 141,003.75 and 324,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,003.75 and 324,661.50 is: 747,533.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,003.75 : 324,661.50 = 324,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,003.75/324,661.50 = 324,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,003.75x = 324,661.50 × 324,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,003.75x = 105,405,089,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,405,089,582.25/141,003.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,533.95
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