Finding the Third Proportional to 151,976 and 330,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,976 and 330,708 is: 719,638.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,976 : 330,708 = 330,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,976/330,708 = 330,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,976x = 330,708 × 330,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,976x = 109,367,781,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,367,781,264/151,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,638.50
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