Finding the Third Proportional to 151,326 and 332,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,326 and 332,040 is: 728,563.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,326 : 332,040 = 332,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,326/332,040 = 332,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,326x = 332,040 × 332,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,326x = 110,250,561,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,250,561,600/151,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,563.24
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