Finding the Third Proportional to 150,148 and 326,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,148 and 326,256 is: 708,920.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,148 : 326,256 = 326,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,148/326,256 = 326,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,148x = 326,256 × 326,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,148x = 106,442,977,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,442,977,536/150,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,920.38
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