Finding the Third Proportional to 150,328 and 323,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,328 and 323,912 is: 697,933.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,328 : 323,912 = 323,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,328/323,912 = 323,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,328x = 323,912 × 323,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,328x = 104,918,983,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,918,983,744/150,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,933.74
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