Finding the Third Proportional to 151,588.13 and 252,630.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,588.13 and 252,630.56 is: 421,023.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,588.13 : 252,630.56 = 252,630.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,588.13/252,630.56 = 252,630.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,588.13x = 252,630.56 × 252,630.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,588.13x = 63,822,201,109.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,822,201,109.07/151,588.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,023.75
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