Finding the Third Proportional to 151,685 and 331,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,685 and 331,018 is: 722,371.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,685 : 331,018 = 331,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,685/331,018 = 331,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,685x = 331,018 × 331,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,685x = 109,572,916,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,572,916,324/151,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,371.47
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