Finding the Third Proportional to 150,257 and 326,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,257 and 326,596 is: 709,883.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,257 : 326,596 = 326,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,257/326,596 = 326,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,257x = 326,596 × 326,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,257x = 106,664,947,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,664,947,216/150,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,883.38
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