Finding the Third Proportional to 150,182 and 325,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,182 and 325,150 is: 703,962.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,182 : 325,150 = 325,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,182/325,150 = 325,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,182x = 325,150 × 325,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,182x = 105,722,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,722,522,500/150,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,962.68
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