Finding the Third Proportional to 150,172 and 323,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,172 and 323,528 is: 697,003.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,172 : 323,528 = 323,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,172/323,528 = 323,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,172x = 323,528 × 323,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,172x = 104,670,366,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,670,366,784/150,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,003.21
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