Finding the Third Proportional to 151,720 and 330,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,720 and 330,184 is: 718,570.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,720 : 330,184 = 330,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,720/330,184 = 330,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,720x = 330,184 × 330,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,720x = 109,021,473,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,021,473,856/151,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,570.22
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