Finding the Third Proportional to 150,346 and 323,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,346 and 323,372 is: 695,525.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,346 : 323,372 = 323,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,346/323,372 = 323,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,346x = 323,372 × 323,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,346x = 104,569,450,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,569,450,384/150,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,525.32
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