Finding the Third Proportional to 150,036 and 327,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,036 and 327,958 is: 716,870.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,036 : 327,958 = 327,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,036/327,958 = 327,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,036x = 327,958 × 327,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,036x = 107,556,449,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,556,449,764/150,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,870.95
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