Finding the Third Proportional to 150,390 and 304,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,390 and 304,920 is: 618,233.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,390 : 304,920 = 304,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,390/304,920 = 304,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,390x = 304,920 × 304,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,390x = 92,976,206,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,976,206,400/150,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,233.97
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