Finding the Third Proportional to 152,014.50 and 351,877.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,014.50 and 351,877.50 is: 814,512.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,014.50 : 351,877.50 = 351,877.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,014.50/351,877.50 = 351,877.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,014.50x = 351,877.50 × 351,877.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,014.50x = 123,817,775,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,817,775,006.25/152,014.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,512.92
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