Finding the Third Proportional to 150,342 and 330,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,342 and 330,444 is: 726,298.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,342 : 330,444 = 330,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,342/330,444 = 330,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,342x = 330,444 × 330,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,342x = 109,193,237,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,193,237,136/150,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,298.95
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