Finding the Third Proportional to 151,428 and 329,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,428 and 329,370 is: 716,410.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,428 : 329,370 = 329,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,428/329,370 = 329,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,428x = 329,370 × 329,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,428x = 108,484,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,484,596,900/151,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,410.42
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