Finding the Third Proportional to 156,130.88 and 246,983.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,130.88 and 246,983.63 is: 390,703.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,130.88 : 246,983.63 = 246,983.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,130.88/246,983.63 = 246,983.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,130.88x = 246,983.63 × 246,983.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,130.88x = 61,000,911,018.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,000,911,018.14/156,130.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,703.70
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