Finding the Third Proportional to 150,274 and 324,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,274 and 324,612 is: 701,205.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,274 : 324,612 = 324,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,274/324,612 = 324,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,274x = 324,612 × 324,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,274x = 105,372,950,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,372,950,544/150,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,205.47
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