Finding the Third Proportional to 150,178 and 328,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,178 and 328,212 is: 717,302.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,178 : 328,212 = 328,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,178/328,212 = 328,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,178x = 328,212 × 328,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,178x = 107,723,116,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,723,116,944/150,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,302.91
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