Finding the Third Proportional to 151,880 and 333,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,880 and 333,328 is: 731,548.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,880 : 333,328 = 333,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,880/333,328 = 333,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,880x = 333,328 × 333,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,880x = 111,107,555,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,107,555,584/151,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,548.30
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