Finding the Third Proportional to 153,485.50 and 322,876.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,485.50 and 322,876.50 is: 679,212.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,485.50 : 322,876.50 = 322,876.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,485.50/322,876.50 = 322,876.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,485.50x = 322,876.50 × 322,876.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,485.50x = 104,249,234,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,249,234,252.25/153,485.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,212.27
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