Finding the Third Proportional to 151,914 and 332,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,914 and 332,434 is: 727,466.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,914 : 332,434 = 332,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,914/332,434 = 332,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,914x = 332,434 × 332,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,914x = 110,512,364,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,512,364,356/151,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,466.62
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