Finding the Third Proportional to 151,806 and 329,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,806 and 329,862 is: 716,763.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,806 : 329,862 = 329,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,806/329,862 = 329,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,806x = 329,862 × 329,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,806x = 108,808,939,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,808,939,044/151,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,763.10
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