Finding the Third Proportional to 151,876 and 331,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,876 and 331,400 is: 723,129.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,876 : 331,400 = 331,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,876/331,400 = 331,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,876x = 331,400 × 331,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,876x = 109,825,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,825,960,000/151,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,129.13
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