Finding the Third Proportional to 150,210 and 304,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,210 and 304,564 is: 617,530.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,210 : 304,564 = 304,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,210/304,564 = 304,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,210x = 304,564 × 304,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,210x = 92,759,230,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,759,230,096/150,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,530.32
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