Finding the Third Proportional to 150,014 and 328,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,014 and 328,049 is: 717,374.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,014 : 328,049 = 328,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,014/328,049 = 328,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,014x = 328,049 × 328,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,014x = 107,616,146,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,616,146,401/150,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,374.02
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