Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 324
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Solution
The third proportional to 150 and 324 is: 699.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150 : 324 = 324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150/324 = 324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150x = 324 × 324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150x = 104,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,976/150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699.84
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