Finding the Third Proportional to 151,389 and 312,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,389 and 312,498 is: 645,060.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,389 : 312,498 = 312,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,389/312,498 = 312,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,389x = 312,498 × 312,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,389x = 97,655,000,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,655,000,004/151,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,060.08
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