Finding the Third Proportional to 156,099.50 and 368,369.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,099.50 and 368,369.75 is: 869,293.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,099.50 : 368,369.75 = 368,369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,099.50/368,369.75 = 368,369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,099.50x = 368,369.75 × 368,369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,099.50x = 135,696,272,715.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,696,272,715.06/156,099.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,293.45
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