Finding the Third Proportional to 152,601 and 331,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,601 and 331,473 is: 720,010.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,601 : 331,473 = 331,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,601/331,473 = 331,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,601x = 331,473 × 331,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,601x = 109,874,349,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,874,349,729/152,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,010.68
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