Finding the Third Proportional to 151,478 and 328,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,478 and 328,033 is: 710,371.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,478 : 328,033 = 328,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,478/328,033 = 328,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,478x = 328,033 × 328,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,478x = 107,605,649,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,605,649,089/151,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,371.47
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