Finding the Third Proportional to 152,298 and 351,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,298 and 351,009 is: 808,988.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,298 : 351,009 = 351,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,298/351,009 = 351,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,298x = 351,009 × 351,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,298x = 123,207,318,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,207,318,081/152,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,988.42
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