Finding the Third Proportional to 150,206 and 321,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,206 and 321,736 is: 689,147.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,206 : 321,736 = 321,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,206/321,736 = 321,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,206x = 321,736 × 321,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,206x = 103,514,053,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,514,053,696/150,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,147.26
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