Finding the Third Proportional to 150,248 and 306,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,248 and 306,063 is: 623,466.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,248 : 306,063 = 306,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,248/306,063 = 306,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,248x = 306,063 × 306,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,248x = 93,674,559,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,674,559,969/150,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,466.27
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