Finding the Third Proportional to 151,282 and 330,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,282 and 330,262 is: 720,991.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,282 : 330,262 = 330,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,282/330,262 = 330,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,282x = 330,262 × 330,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,282x = 109,072,988,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,072,988,644/151,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,991.19
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