Finding the Third Proportional to 151,856 and 303,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,856 and 303,532 is: 606,704.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,856 : 303,532 = 303,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,856/303,532 = 303,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,856x = 303,532 × 303,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,856x = 92,131,675,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,131,675,024/151,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,704.21
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