Finding the Third Proportional to 152,758 and 331,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,758 and 331,652 is: 720,047.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,758 : 331,652 = 331,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,758/331,652 = 331,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,758x = 331,652 × 331,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,758x = 109,993,049,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,993,049,104/152,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,047.72
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