Finding the Third Proportional to 155,227.50 and 335,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,227.50 and 335,370 is: 724,569.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,227.50 : 335,370 = 335,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,227.50/335,370 = 335,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,227.50x = 335,370 × 335,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,227.50x = 112,473,036,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,473,036,900/155,227.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,569.02
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