Finding the Third Proportional to 152,928 and 359,806.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,928 and 359,806.50 is: 846,546.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,928 : 359,806.50 = 359,806.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,928/359,806.50 = 359,806.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,928x = 359,806.50 × 359,806.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,928x = 129,460,717,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,460,717,442.25/152,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,546.86
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