Finding the Third Proportional to 151,944 and 332,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,944 and 332,514 is: 727,673.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,944 : 332,514 = 332,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,944/332,514 = 332,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,944x = 332,514 × 332,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,944x = 110,565,560,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,565,560,196/151,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,673.09
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