Finding the Third Proportional to 150,126 and 321,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,126 and 321,228 is: 687,338.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,126 : 321,228 = 321,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,126/321,228 = 321,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,126x = 321,228 × 321,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,126x = 103,187,427,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,187,427,984/150,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,338.82
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