Finding the Third Proportional to 151,224 and 330,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,224 and 330,149 is: 720,774.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,224 : 330,149 = 330,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,224/330,149 = 330,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,224x = 330,149 × 330,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,224x = 108,998,362,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,998,362,201/151,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,774.23
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