Finding the Third Proportional to 150,054 and 329,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,054 and 329,916 is: 725,369.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,054 : 329,916 = 329,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,054/329,916 = 329,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,054x = 329,916 × 329,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,054x = 108,844,567,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,844,567,056/150,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,369.31
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