Finding the Third Proportional to 150,152 and 326,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,152 and 326,440 is: 709,701.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,152 : 326,440 = 326,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,152/326,440 = 326,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,152x = 326,440 × 326,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,152x = 106,563,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,563,073,600/150,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,701.33
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