Finding the Third Proportional to 151,810 and 329,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,810 and 329,870 is: 716,778.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,810 : 329,870 = 329,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,810/329,870 = 329,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,810x = 329,870 × 329,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,810x = 108,814,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,814,216,900/151,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,778.98
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