Finding the Third Proportional to 152,672 and 330,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,672 and 330,760 is: 716,583.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,672 : 330,760 = 330,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,672/330,760 = 330,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,672x = 330,760 × 330,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,672x = 109,402,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,402,177,600/152,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,583.12
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