Finding the Third Proportional to 151,035 and 352,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,035 and 352,747.50 is: 823,854.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,035 : 352,747.50 = 352,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,035/352,747.50 = 352,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,035x = 352,747.50 × 352,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,035x = 124,430,798,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,430,798,756.25/151,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,854.07
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