Finding the Third Proportional to 151,928 and 332,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,928 and 332,448 is: 727,460.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,928 : 332,448 = 332,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,928/332,448 = 332,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,928x = 332,448 × 332,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,928x = 110,521,672,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,521,672,704/151,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,460.85
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