Finding the Third Proportional to 151,526 and 319,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,526 and 319,027 is: 671,688.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,526 : 319,027 = 319,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,526/319,027 = 319,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,526x = 319,027 × 319,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,526x = 101,778,226,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,778,226,729/151,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,688.20
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