Finding the Third Proportional to 152,824 and 331,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,824 and 331,922 is: 720,909.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,824 : 331,922 = 331,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,824/331,922 = 331,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,824x = 331,922 × 331,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,824x = 110,172,214,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,172,214,084/152,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,909.11
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