Finding the Third Proportional to 150,168 and 326,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,168 and 326,466 is: 709,738.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,168 : 326,466 = 326,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,168/326,466 = 326,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,168x = 326,466 × 326,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,168x = 106,580,049,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,580,049,156/150,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,738.75
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