Finding the Third Proportional to 154,593 and 357,910.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,593 and 357,910.50 is: 828,626.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,593 : 357,910.50 = 357,910.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,593/357,910.50 = 357,910.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,593x = 357,910.50 × 357,910.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,593x = 128,099,926,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,099,926,010.25/154,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,626.95
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