Finding the Third Proportional to 151,522 and 332,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,522 and 332,588 is: 730,024.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,522 : 332,588 = 332,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,522/332,588 = 332,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,522x = 332,588 × 332,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,522x = 110,614,777,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,614,777,744/151,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,024.54
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