Finding the Third Proportional to 150,078.25 and 266,880.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,078.25 and 266,880.75 is: 474,587.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,078.25 : 266,880.75 = 266,880.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,078.25/266,880.75 = 266,880.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,078.25x = 266,880.75 × 266,880.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,078.25x = 71,225,334,720.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,225,334,720.56/150,078.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,587.99
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