Finding the Third Proportional to 152,368 and 330,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,368 and 330,944 is: 718,811.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,368 : 330,944 = 330,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,368/330,944 = 330,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,368x = 330,944 × 330,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,368x = 109,523,931,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,523,931,136/152,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,811.90
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