Finding the Third Proportional to 151,815.75 and 326,985.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,815.75 and 326,985.75 is: 704,272.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,815.75 : 326,985.75 = 326,985.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,815.75/326,985.75 = 326,985.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,815.75x = 326,985.75 × 326,985.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,815.75x = 106,919,680,703.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,919,680,703.06/151,815.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,272.65
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