Finding the Third Proportional to 150,336 and 349,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,336 and 349,569 is: 812,835.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,336 : 349,569 = 349,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,336/349,569 = 349,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,336x = 349,569 × 349,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,336x = 122,198,485,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,198,485,761/150,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,835.82
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