Finding the Third Proportional to 151,698 and 331,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,698 and 331,044 is: 722,423.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,698 : 331,044 = 331,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,698/331,044 = 331,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,698x = 331,044 × 331,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,698x = 109,590,129,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,590,129,936/151,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,423.04
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