Finding the Third Proportional to 150,136 and 326,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,136 and 326,232 is: 708,872.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,136 : 326,232 = 326,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,136/326,232 = 326,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,136x = 326,232 × 326,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,136x = 106,427,317,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,427,317,824/150,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,872.74
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