Finding the Third Proportional to 151,465.75 and 318,600.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,465.75 and 318,600.75 is: 670,161.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,465.75 : 318,600.75 = 318,600.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,465.75/318,600.75 = 318,600.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,465.75x = 318,600.75 × 318,600.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,465.75x = 101,506,437,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,506,437,900.56/151,465.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,161.00
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