Finding the Third Proportional to 151,432 and 329,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,432 and 329,378 is: 716,426.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,432 : 329,378 = 329,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,432/329,378 = 329,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,432x = 329,378 × 329,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,432x = 108,489,866,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,489,866,884/151,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,426.30
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