Finding the Third Proportional to 150,336 and 323,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,336 and 323,928 is: 697,965.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,336 : 323,928 = 323,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,336/323,928 = 323,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,336x = 323,928 × 323,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,336x = 104,929,349,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,929,349,184/150,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,965.55
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