Finding the Third Proportional to 151,471.50 and 332,317.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,471.50 and 332,317.50 is: 729,080.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,471.50 : 332,317.50 = 332,317.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,471.50/332,317.50 = 332,317.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,471.50x = 332,317.50 × 332,317.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,471.50x = 110,434,920,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,434,920,806.25/151,471.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,080.53
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