Finding the Third Proportional to 152,694 and 332,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,694 and 332,496 is: 724,020.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,694 : 332,496 = 332,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,694/332,496 = 332,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,694x = 332,496 × 332,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,694x = 110,553,590,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,553,590,016/152,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,020.52
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