Finding the Third Proportional to 151,924 and 333,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,924 and 333,002 is: 729,906.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,924 : 333,002 = 333,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,924/333,002 = 333,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,924x = 333,002 × 333,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,924x = 110,890,332,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,890,332,004/151,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,906.61
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