Finding the Third Proportional to 151,502 and 329,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,502 and 329,212 is: 715,373.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,502 : 329,212 = 329,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,502/329,212 = 329,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,502x = 329,212 × 329,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,502x = 108,380,540,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,380,540,944/151,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,373.66
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