Finding the Third Proportional to 151,422 and 329,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,422 and 329,358 is: 716,386.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,422 : 329,358 = 329,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,422/329,358 = 329,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,422x = 329,358 × 329,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,422x = 108,476,692,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,476,692,164/151,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,386.60
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