Finding the Third Proportional to 151,902 and 332,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,902 and 332,442 is: 727,559.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,902 : 332,442 = 332,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,902/332,442 = 332,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,902x = 332,442 × 332,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,902x = 110,517,683,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,517,683,364/151,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,559.11
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