Finding the Third Proportional to 151,848 and 332,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,848 and 332,298 is: 727,187.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,848 : 332,298 = 332,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,848/332,298 = 332,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,848x = 332,298 × 332,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,848x = 110,421,960,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,421,960,804/151,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,187.46
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