Finding the Third Proportional to 151,888 and 332,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,888 and 332,370 is: 727,311.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,888 : 332,370 = 332,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,888/332,370 = 332,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,888x = 332,370 × 332,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,888x = 110,469,816,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,469,816,900/151,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,311.02
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