Finding the Third Proportional to 151,932 and 313,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,932 and 313,584 is: 647,229.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,932 : 313,584 = 313,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,932/313,584 = 313,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,932x = 313,584 × 313,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,932x = 98,334,925,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,334,925,056/151,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,229.85
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