Finding the Third Proportional to 157,992 and 329,110.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,992 and 329,110.50 is: 685,564.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,992 : 329,110.50 = 329,110.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,992/329,110.50 = 329,110.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,992x = 329,110.50 × 329,110.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,992x = 108,313,721,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,313,721,210.25/157,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,564.59
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