Finding the Third Proportional to 151,828 and 332,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,828 and 332,132 is: 726,556.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,828 : 332,132 = 332,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,828/332,132 = 332,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,828x = 332,132 × 332,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,828x = 110,311,665,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,311,665,424/151,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,556.80
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