Finding the Third Proportional to 151,202 and 322,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,202 and 322,276 is: 686,907.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,202 : 322,276 = 322,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,202/322,276 = 322,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,202x = 322,276 × 322,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,202x = 103,861,820,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,861,820,176/151,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,907.71
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