Finding the Third Proportional to 155,539.50 and 322,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,539.50 and 322,149 is: 667,225.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,539.50 : 322,149 = 322,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,539.50/322,149 = 322,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,539.50x = 322,149 × 322,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,539.50x = 103,779,978,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,779,978,201/155,539.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,225.87
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