Finding the Third Proportional to 152,907 and 331,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,907 and 331,329 is: 717,945.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,907 : 331,329 = 331,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,907/331,329 = 331,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,907x = 331,329 × 331,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,907x = 109,778,906,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,778,906,241/152,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,945.59
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