Finding the Third Proportional to 150,339 and 326,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,339 and 326,598 is: 709,504.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,339 : 326,598 = 326,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,339/326,598 = 326,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,339x = 326,598 × 326,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,339x = 106,666,253,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,666,253,604/150,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,504.88
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