Finding the Third Proportional to 151,180 and 329,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,180 and 329,990 is: 720,289.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,180 : 329,990 = 329,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,180/329,990 = 329,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,180x = 329,990 × 329,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,180x = 108,893,400,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,893,400,100/151,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,289.72
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