Finding the Third Proportional to 151,730 and 332,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,730 and 332,486 is: 728,576.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,730 : 332,486 = 332,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,730/332,486 = 332,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,730x = 332,486 × 332,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,730x = 110,546,940,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,546,940,196/151,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,576.68
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