Finding the Third Proportional to 151,811 and 329,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,811 and 329,872 is: 716,782.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,811 : 329,872 = 329,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,811/329,872 = 329,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,811x = 329,872 × 329,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,811x = 108,815,536,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,815,536,384/151,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,782.95
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