Finding the Third Proportional to 153,780 and 332,824.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,780 and 332,824.50 is: 720,328.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,780 : 332,824.50 = 332,824.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,780/332,824.50 = 332,824.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,780x = 332,824.50 × 332,824.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,780x = 110,772,147,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,772,147,800.25/153,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,328.70
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