Finding the Third Proportional to 150,044 and 325,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,044 and 325,848 is: 707,638.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,044 : 325,848 = 325,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,044/325,848 = 325,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,044x = 325,848 × 325,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,044x = 106,176,919,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,176,919,104/150,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,638.55
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