Finding the Third Proportional to 150,334 and 323,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,334 and 323,924 is: 697,957.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,334 : 323,924 = 323,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,334/323,924 = 323,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,334x = 323,924 × 323,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,334x = 104,926,757,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,926,757,776/150,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,957.60
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