Finding the Third Proportional to 150,244 and 304,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,244 and 304,636 is: 617,682.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,244 : 304,636 = 304,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,244/304,636 = 304,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,244x = 304,636 × 304,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,244x = 92,803,092,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,803,092,496/150,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,682.52
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