Finding the Third Proportional to 69,558.75 and 150,234.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,558.75 and 150,234.75 is: 324,480.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,558.75 : 150,234.75 = 150,234.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,558.75/150,234.75 = 150,234.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,558.75x = 150,234.75 × 150,234.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,558.75x = 22,570,480,107.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,570,480,107.56/69,558.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,480.82
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