Finding the Third Proportional to 151,644 and 328,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,644 and 328,371 is: 711,056.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,644 : 328,371 = 328,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,644/328,371 = 328,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,644x = 328,371 × 328,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,644x = 107,827,513,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,827,513,641/151,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,056.91
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