Finding the Third Proportional to 150,252 and 324,205.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,252 and 324,205.50 is: 699,552.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,252 : 324,205.50 = 324,205.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,252/324,205.50 = 324,205.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,252x = 324,205.50 × 324,205.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,252x = 105,109,206,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,109,206,230.25/150,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,552.79
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