Finding the Third Proportional to 150,056 and 317,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,056 and 317,000 is: 669,676.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,056 : 317,000 = 317,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,056/317,000 = 317,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,056x = 317,000 × 317,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,056x = 100,489,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,489,000,000/150,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,676.65
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