Finding the Third Proportional to 151,812 and 332,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,812 and 332,656 is: 728,927.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,812 : 332,656 = 332,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,812/332,656 = 332,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,812x = 332,656 × 332,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,812x = 110,660,014,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,660,014,336/151,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,927.98
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