Finding the Third Proportional to 151,874 and 331,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,874 and 331,396 is: 723,121.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,874 : 331,396 = 331,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,874/331,396 = 331,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,874x = 331,396 × 331,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,874x = 109,823,308,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,823,308,816/151,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,121.20
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