Finding the Third Proportional to 61,600.50 and 151,267.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,600.50 and 151,267.50 is: 371,455.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,600.50 : 151,267.50 = 151,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,600.50/151,267.50 = 151,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,600.50x = 151,267.50 × 151,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,600.50x = 22,881,856,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,881,856,556.25/61,600.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,455.70
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