Finding the Third Proportional to 156,135.19 and 335,951.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,135.19 and 335,951.63 is: 722,857.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,135.19 : 335,951.63 = 335,951.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,135.19/335,951.63 = 335,951.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,135.19x = 335,951.63 × 335,951.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,135.19x = 112,863,494,340.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,863,494,340.14/156,135.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,857.52
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