Finding the Third Proportional to 151,257.75 and 332,040.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,257.75 and 332,040.75 is: 728,895.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,257.75 : 332,040.75 = 332,040.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,257.75/332,040.75 = 332,040.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,257.75x = 332,040.75 × 332,040.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,257.75x = 110,251,059,660.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,251,059,660.56/151,257.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,895.28
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