Finding the Third Proportional to 152,100 and 339,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,100 and 339,192 is: 756,418.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,100 : 339,192 = 339,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,100/339,192 = 339,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,100x = 339,192 × 339,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,100x = 115,051,212,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,051,212,864/152,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,418.23
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