Finding the Third Proportional to 155,250 and 320,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,250 and 320,410 is: 661,272.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,250 : 320,410 = 320,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,250/320,410 = 320,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,250x = 320,410 × 320,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,250x = 102,662,568,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,662,568,100/155,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,272.58
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