Finding the Third Proportional to 151,714 and 330,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,714 and 330,170 is: 718,537.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,714 : 330,170 = 330,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,714/330,170 = 330,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,714x = 330,170 × 330,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,714x = 109,012,228,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,012,228,900/151,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,537.70
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