Finding the Third Proportional to 151,864 and 332,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,864 and 332,980 is: 730,098.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,864 : 332,980 = 332,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,864/332,980 = 332,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,864x = 332,980 × 332,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,864x = 110,875,680,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,875,680,400/151,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,098.51
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