Finding the Third Proportional to 151,965 and 330,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,965 and 330,687 is: 719,599.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,965 : 330,687 = 330,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,965/330,687 = 330,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,965x = 330,687 × 330,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,965x = 109,353,891,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,353,891,969/151,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,599.20
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