Finding the Third Proportional to 150,267 and 351,199.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,267 and 351,199.50 is: 820,812.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,267 : 351,199.50 = 351,199.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,267/351,199.50 = 351,199.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,267x = 351,199.50 × 351,199.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,267x = 123,341,088,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,341,088,800.25/150,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,812.88
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