Finding the Third Proportional to 151,494 and 318,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,494 and 318,966 is: 671,573.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,494 : 318,966 = 318,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,494/318,966 = 318,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,494x = 318,966 × 318,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,494x = 101,739,309,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,739,309,156/151,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,573.19
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