Finding the Third Proportional to 151,438 and 318,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,438 and 318,560 is: 670,112.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,438 : 318,560 = 318,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,438/318,560 = 318,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,438x = 318,560 × 318,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,438x = 101,480,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,480,473,600/151,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,112.35
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