Finding the Third Proportional to 151,566 and 318,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,566 and 318,844 is: 670,740.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,566 : 318,844 = 318,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,566/318,844 = 318,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,566x = 318,844 × 318,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,566x = 101,661,496,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,661,496,336/151,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,740.78
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