Finding the Third Proportional to 151,890 and 332,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,890 and 332,374 is: 727,318.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,890 : 332,374 = 332,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,890/332,374 = 332,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,890x = 332,374 × 332,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,890x = 110,472,475,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,472,475,876/151,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,318.95
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