Finding the Third Proportional to 151,312 and 328,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,312 and 328,832 is: 714,619.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,312 : 328,832 = 328,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,312/328,832 = 328,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,312x = 328,832 × 328,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,312x = 108,130,484,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,130,484,224/151,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,619.36
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