Finding the Third Proportional to 152,056 and 352,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,056 and 352,376 is: 816,599.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,056 : 352,376 = 352,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,056/352,376 = 352,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,056x = 352,376 × 352,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,056x = 124,168,845,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,168,845,376/152,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,599.45
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