Finding the Third Proportional to 152,833 and 332,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,833 and 332,018 is: 721,283.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,833 : 332,018 = 332,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,833/332,018 = 332,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,833x = 332,018 × 332,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,833x = 110,235,952,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,235,952,324/152,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,283.70
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