Finding the Third Proportional to 152,294 and 330,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,294 and 330,724 is: 718,205.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,294 : 330,724 = 330,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,294/330,724 = 330,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,294x = 330,724 × 330,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,294x = 109,378,364,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,378,364,176/152,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,205.34
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