Finding the Third Proportional to 150,344 and 326,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,344 and 326,920 is: 710,880.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,344 : 326,920 = 326,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,344/326,920 = 326,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,344x = 326,920 × 326,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,344x = 106,876,686,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,876,686,400/150,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,880.96
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