Finding the Third Proportional to 157,099.50 and 332,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,099.50 and 332,397 is: 703,298.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,099.50 : 332,397 = 332,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,099.50/332,397 = 332,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,099.50x = 332,397 × 332,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,099.50x = 110,487,765,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,487,765,609/157,099.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,298.01
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