Finding the Third Proportional to 159,711.75 and 350,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,711.75 and 350,527.50 is: 769,320.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,711.75 : 350,527.50 = 350,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,711.75/350,527.50 = 350,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,711.75x = 350,527.50 × 350,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,711.75x = 122,869,528,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,869,528,256.25/159,711.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,320.53
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