Finding the Third Proportional to 151,518 and 319,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,518 and 319,014 is: 671,668.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,518 : 319,014 = 319,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,518/319,014 = 319,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,518x = 319,014 × 319,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,518x = 101,769,932,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,769,932,196/151,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,668.93
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