Finding the Third Proportional to 150,274 and 317,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,274 and 317,314 is: 670,030.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,274 : 317,314 = 317,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,274/317,314 = 317,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,274x = 317,314 × 317,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,274x = 100,688,174,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,688,174,596/150,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,030.57
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