Finding the Third Proportional to 150,400.13 and 326,735.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,400.13 and 326,735.44 is: 709,813.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,400.13 : 326,735.44 = 326,735.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,400.13/326,735.44 = 326,735.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,400.13x = 326,735.44 × 326,735.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,400.13x = 106,756,046,118.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,756,046,118.32/150,400.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,813.55
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