Finding the Third Proportional to 153,756 and 315,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,756 and 315,166.50 is: 646,023.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,756 : 315,166.50 = 315,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,756/315,166.50 = 315,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,756x = 315,166.50 × 315,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,756x = 99,329,922,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,329,922,722.25/153,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,023.07
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