Finding the Third Proportional to 150,963.75 and 356,405.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,963.75 and 356,405.06 is: 841,424.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,963.75 : 356,405.06 = 356,405.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,963.75/356,405.06 = 356,405.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,963.75x = 356,405.06 × 356,405.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,963.75x = 127,024,568,575.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,024,568,575.63/150,963.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,424.31
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