Finding the Third Proportional to 151,614 and 329,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,614 and 329,778 is: 717,305.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,614 : 329,778 = 329,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,614/329,778 = 329,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,614x = 329,778 × 329,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,614x = 108,753,529,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,753,529,284/151,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,305.32
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