Finding the Third Proportional to 150,200 and 329,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,200 and 329,776 is: 724,049.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,200 : 329,776 = 329,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,200/329,776 = 329,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,200x = 329,776 × 329,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,200x = 108,752,210,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,752,210,176/150,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,049.34
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