Finding the Third Proportional to 152,672 and 332,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,672 and 332,992 is: 726,286.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,672 : 332,992 = 332,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,672/332,992 = 332,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,672x = 332,992 × 332,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,672x = 110,883,672,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,883,672,064/152,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,286.89
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