Finding the Third Proportional to 151,483 and 328,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,483 and 328,038 is: 710,369.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,483 : 328,038 = 328,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,483/328,038 = 328,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,483x = 328,038 × 328,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,483x = 107,608,929,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,608,929,444/151,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,369.67
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