Finding the Third Proportional to 151,852 and 323,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,852 and 323,252 is: 688,116.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,852 : 323,252 = 323,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,852/323,252 = 323,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,852x = 323,252 × 323,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,852x = 104,491,855,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,491,855,504/151,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,116.43
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