Finding the Third Proportional to 150,146 and 329,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,146 and 329,823 is: 724,516.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,146 : 329,823 = 329,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,146/329,823 = 329,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,146x = 329,823 × 329,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,146x = 108,783,211,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,783,211,329/150,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,516.21
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