Finding the Third Proportional to 151,484 and 328,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,484 and 328,046 is: 710,399.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,484 : 328,046 = 328,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,484/328,046 = 328,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,484x = 328,046 × 328,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,484x = 107,614,178,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,614,178,116/151,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,399.63
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