Finding the Third Proportional to 151,898 and 332,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,898 and 332,389 is: 727,346.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,898 : 332,389 = 332,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,898/332,389 = 332,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,898x = 332,389 × 332,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,898x = 110,482,447,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,482,447,321/151,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,346.29
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