Finding the Third Proportional to 150,132 and 329,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,132 and 329,799 is: 724,478.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,132 : 329,799 = 329,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,132/329,799 = 329,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,132x = 329,799 × 329,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,132x = 108,767,380,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,767,380,401/150,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,478.33
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