Finding the Third Proportional to 151,546 and 329,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,546 and 329,692 is: 717,252.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,546 : 329,692 = 329,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,546/329,692 = 329,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,546x = 329,692 × 329,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,546x = 108,696,814,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,696,814,864/151,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,252.95
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