Finding the Third Proportional to 152,009 and 332,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,009 and 332,585 is: 727,672.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,009 : 332,585 = 332,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,009/332,585 = 332,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,009x = 332,585 × 332,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,009x = 110,612,782,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,612,782,225/152,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,672.59
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