Finding the Third Proportional to 150,018 and 320,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,018 and 320,126 is: 683,122.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,018 : 320,126 = 320,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,018/320,126 = 320,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,018x = 320,126 × 320,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,018x = 102,480,655,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,480,655,876/150,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,122.40
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