Finding the Third Proportional to 150,057 and 320,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,057 and 320,202 is: 683,269.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,057 : 320,202 = 320,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,057/320,202 = 320,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,057x = 320,202 × 320,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,057x = 102,529,320,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,529,320,804/150,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,269.16
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