Finding the Third Proportional to 150,038 and 325,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,038 and 325,836 is: 707,614.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,038 : 325,836 = 325,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,038/325,836 = 325,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,038x = 325,836 × 325,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,038x = 106,169,098,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,169,098,896/150,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,614.73
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