Finding the Third Proportional to 151,002 and 328,981.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,002 and 328,981.50 is: 716,737.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,002 : 328,981.50 = 328,981.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,002/328,981.50 = 328,981.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,002x = 328,981.50 × 328,981.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,002x = 108,228,827,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,228,827,342.25/151,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,737.71
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