Finding the Third Proportional to 150,781.50 and 313,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,781.50 and 313,962 is: 653,741.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,781.50 : 313,962 = 313,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,781.50/313,962 = 313,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,781.50x = 313,962 × 313,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,781.50x = 98,572,137,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,572,137,444/150,781.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,741.59
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