Finding the Third Proportional to 151,729.50 and 332,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,729.50 and 332,484 is: 728,570.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,729.50 : 332,484 = 332,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,729.50/332,484 = 332,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,729.50x = 332,484 × 332,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,729.50x = 110,545,610,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,545,610,256/151,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,570.32
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