Finding the Third Proportional to 151,202 and 331,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,202 and 331,132 is: 725,178.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,202 : 331,132 = 331,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,202/331,132 = 331,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,202x = 331,132 × 331,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,202x = 109,648,401,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,648,401,424/151,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,178.25
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