Finding the Third Proportional to 154,866.94 and 319,681.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,866.94 and 319,681.69 is: 659,897.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,866.94 : 319,681.69 = 319,681.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,866.94/319,681.69 = 319,681.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,866.94x = 319,681.69 × 319,681.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,866.94x = 102,196,381,322.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,196,381,322.85/154,866.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,897.99
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