Finding the Third Proportional to 151,507 and 328,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,507 and 328,088 is: 710,473.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,507 : 328,088 = 328,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,507/328,088 = 328,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,507x = 328,088 × 328,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,507x = 107,641,735,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,641,735,744/151,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,473.68
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