Finding the Third Proportional to 151,744 and 331,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,744 and 331,514 is: 724,256.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,744 : 331,514 = 331,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,744/331,514 = 331,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,744x = 331,514 × 331,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,744x = 109,901,532,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,901,532,196/151,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,256.20
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