Finding the Third Proportional to 300,151.50 and 459,076.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,151.50 and 459,076.50 is: 702,149.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,151.50 : 459,076.50 = 459,076.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,151.50/459,076.50 = 459,076.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,151.50x = 459,076.50 × 459,076.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,151.50x = 210,751,232,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,751,232,852.25/300,151.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,149.52
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