Finding the Third Proportional to 69,757.50 and 152,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,757.50 and 152,556 is: 333,631.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,757.50 : 152,556 = 152,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,757.50/152,556 = 152,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,757.50x = 152,556 × 152,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,757.50x = 23,273,333,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,273,333,136/69,757.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,631.98
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