Finding the Third Proportional to 151,162 and 329,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,162 and 329,538 is: 718,403.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,162 : 329,538 = 329,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,162/329,538 = 329,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,162x = 329,538 × 329,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,162x = 108,595,293,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,595,293,444/151,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,403.39
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