Finding the Third Proportional to 152,080 and 330,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,080 and 330,917 is: 720,055.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,080 : 330,917 = 330,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,080/330,917 = 330,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,080x = 330,917 × 330,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,080x = 109,506,060,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,506,060,889/152,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,055.63
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