Finding the Third Proportional to 150,156 and 326,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,156 and 326,446 is: 709,708.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,156 : 326,446 = 326,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,156/326,446 = 326,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,156x = 326,446 × 326,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,156x = 106,566,990,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,566,990,916/150,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,708.51
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