Finding the Third Proportional to 151,176 and 330,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,176 and 330,996 is: 724,707.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,176 : 330,996 = 330,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,176/330,996 = 330,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,176x = 330,996 × 330,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,176x = 109,558,352,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,558,352,016/151,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,707.31
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