Finding the Third Proportional to 150,034 and 325,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,034 and 325,828 is: 707,598.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,034 : 325,828 = 325,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,034/325,828 = 325,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,034x = 325,828 × 325,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,034x = 106,163,885,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,163,885,584/150,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,598.85
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