Finding the Third Proportional to 152,584 and 332,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,584 and 332,316 is: 723,758.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,584 : 332,316 = 332,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,584/332,316 = 332,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,584x = 332,316 × 332,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,584x = 110,433,923,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,433,923,856/152,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,758.22
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