Finding the Third Proportional to 150,324 and 323,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,324 and 323,904 is: 697,917.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,324 : 323,904 = 323,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,324/323,904 = 323,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,324x = 323,904 × 323,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,324x = 104,913,801,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,913,801,216/150,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,917.84
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