Finding the Third Proportional to 155,257.13 and 332,647.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,257.13 and 332,647.50 is: 712,716.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,257.13 : 332,647.50 = 332,647.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,257.13/332,647.50 = 332,647.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,257.13x = 332,647.50 × 332,647.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,257.13x = 110,654,359,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,654,359,256.25/155,257.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,716.79
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