Finding the Third Proportional to 152,006 and 329,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,006 and 329,971 is: 716,293.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,006 : 329,971 = 329,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,006/329,971 = 329,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,006x = 329,971 × 329,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,006x = 108,880,860,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,880,860,841/152,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,293.18
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