Finding the Third Proportional to 150,008 and 326,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,008 and 326,320 is: 709,860.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,008 : 326,320 = 326,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,008/326,320 = 326,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,008x = 326,320 × 326,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,008x = 106,484,742,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,484,742,400/150,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,860.42
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