Finding the Third Proportional to 152,324 and 330,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,324 and 330,568 is: 717,386.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,324 : 330,568 = 330,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,324/330,568 = 330,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,324x = 330,568 × 330,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,324x = 109,275,202,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,275,202,624/152,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,386.64
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