Finding the Third Proportional to 150,192 and 329,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,192 and 329,760 is: 724,017.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,192 : 329,760 = 329,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,192/329,760 = 329,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,192x = 329,760 × 329,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,192x = 108,741,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,741,657,600/150,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,017.64
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