Finding the Third Proportional to 150,052 and 327,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,052 and 327,988 is: 716,925.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,052 : 327,988 = 327,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,052/327,988 = 327,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,052x = 327,988 × 327,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,052x = 107,576,128,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,576,128,144/150,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,925.65
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