Finding the Third Proportional to 152,748 and 332,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,748 and 332,604 is: 724,234.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,748 : 332,604 = 332,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,748/332,604 = 332,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,748x = 332,604 × 332,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,748x = 110,625,420,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,625,420,816/152,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,234.82
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