Finding the Third Proportional to 151,964 and 330,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,964 and 330,686 is: 719,599.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,964 : 330,686 = 330,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,964/330,686 = 330,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,964x = 330,686 × 330,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,964x = 109,353,230,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,353,230,596/151,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,599.58
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