Finding the Third Proportional to 151,330 and 332,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,330 and 332,045 is: 728,565.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,330 : 332,045 = 332,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,330/332,045 = 332,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,330x = 332,045 × 332,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,330x = 110,253,882,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,253,882,025/151,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,565.93
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