Finding the Third Proportional to 159,349.88 and 366,975.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,349.88 and 366,975.75 is: 845,129.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,349.88 : 366,975.75 = 366,975.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,349.88/366,975.75 = 366,975.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,349.88x = 366,975.75 × 366,975.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,349.88x = 134,671,201,088.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,671,201,088.06/159,349.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,129.00
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