Finding the Third Proportional to 152,262 and 330,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,262 and 330,474 is: 717,270.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,262 : 330,474 = 330,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,262/330,474 = 330,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,262x = 330,474 × 330,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,262x = 109,213,064,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,213,064,676/152,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,270.66
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