Finding the Third Proportional to 150,407 and 334,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,407 and 334,435 is: 743,627.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,407 : 334,435 = 334,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,407/334,435 = 334,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,407x = 334,435 × 334,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,407x = 111,846,769,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,846,769,225/150,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,627.42
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