Finding the Third Proportional to 151,730 and 337,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,730 and 337,156 is: 749,187.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,730 : 337,156 = 337,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,730/337,156 = 337,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,730x = 337,156 × 337,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,730x = 113,674,168,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,674,168,336/151,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,187.16
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