Finding the Third Proportional to 152,048 and 352,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,048 and 352,364 is: 816,586.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,048 : 352,364 = 352,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,048/352,364 = 352,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,048x = 352,364 × 352,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,048x = 124,160,388,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,160,388,496/152,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,586.79
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