Finding the Third Proportional to 153,820 and 340,809.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,820 and 340,809.50 is: 755,110.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,820 : 340,809.50 = 340,809.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,820/340,809.50 = 340,809.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,820x = 340,809.50 × 340,809.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,820x = 116,151,115,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,151,115,290.25/153,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,110.62
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