Finding the Third Proportional to 64,182 and 155,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,182 and 155,527.50 is: 376,878.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,182 : 155,527.50 = 155,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,182/155,527.50 = 155,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,182x = 155,527.50 × 155,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,182x = 24,188,803,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,188,803,256.25/64,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,878.30
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