Finding the Third Proportional to 151,936 and 332,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,936 and 332,476 is: 727,545.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,936 : 332,476 = 332,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,936/332,476 = 332,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,936x = 332,476 × 332,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,936x = 110,540,290,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,540,290,576/151,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,545.09
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