Finding the Third Proportional to 151,928 and 329,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,928 and 329,776 is: 715,814.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,928 : 329,776 = 329,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,928/329,776 = 329,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,928x = 329,776 × 329,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,928x = 108,752,210,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,752,210,176/151,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,814.14
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