Finding the Third Proportional to 159,390 and 328,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,390 and 328,126.50 is: 675,494.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,390 : 328,126.50 = 328,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,390/328,126.50 = 328,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,390x = 328,126.50 × 328,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,390x = 107,667,000,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,667,000,002.25/159,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,494.07
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