Finding the Third Proportional to 153,819 and 340,807.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,819 and 340,807.50 is: 755,106.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,819 : 340,807.50 = 340,807.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,819/340,807.50 = 340,807.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,819x = 340,807.50 × 340,807.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,819x = 116,149,752,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,149,752,056.25/153,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,106.66
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