Finding the Third Proportional to 153,030 and 318,475.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,030 and 318,475.50 is: 662,789.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,030 : 318,475.50 = 318,475.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,030/318,475.50 = 318,475.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,030x = 318,475.50 × 318,475.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,030x = 101,426,644,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,426,644,100.25/153,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,789.28
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