Finding the Third Proportional to 157,281.75 and 325,417.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,281.75 and 325,417.50 is: 673,292.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,281.75 : 325,417.50 = 325,417.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,281.75/325,417.50 = 325,417.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,281.75x = 325,417.50 × 325,417.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,281.75x = 105,896,549,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,896,549,306.25/157,281.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,292.03
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