Finding the Third Proportional to 151,544 and 329,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,544 and 329,688 is: 717,245.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,544 : 329,688 = 329,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,544/329,688 = 329,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,544x = 329,688 × 329,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,544x = 108,694,177,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,694,177,344/151,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,245.01
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