Finding the Third Proportional to 150,147 and 326,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,147 and 326,430 is: 709,681.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,147 : 326,430 = 326,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,147/326,430 = 326,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,147x = 326,430 × 326,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,147x = 106,556,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,556,544,900/150,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,681.48
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