Finding the Third Proportional to 150,088.50 and 331,681.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,088.50 and 331,681.50 is: 732,984.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,088.50 : 331,681.50 = 331,681.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,088.50/331,681.50 = 331,681.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,088.50x = 331,681.50 × 331,681.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,088.50x = 110,012,617,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,012,617,442.25/150,088.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,984.99
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