Finding the Third Proportional to 152,342 and 330,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,342 and 330,106 is: 715,298.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,342 : 330,106 = 330,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,342/330,106 = 330,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,342x = 330,106 × 330,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,342x = 108,969,971,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,969,971,236/152,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,298.28
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