Finding the Third Proportional to 152,826 and 335,905.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,826 and 335,905.50 is: 738,307.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,826 : 335,905.50 = 335,905.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,826/335,905.50 = 335,905.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,826x = 335,905.50 × 335,905.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,826x = 112,832,504,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,832,504,930.25/152,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,307.00
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