Finding the Third Proportional to 66,680.50 and 157,406.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,680.50 and 157,406.50 is: 371,574.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,680.50 : 157,406.50 = 157,406.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,680.50/157,406.50 = 157,406.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,680.50x = 157,406.50 × 157,406.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,680.50x = 24,776,806,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,776,806,242.25/66,680.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,574.99
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