Finding the Third Proportional to 150,408 and 321,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,408 and 321,552 is: 687,434.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,408 : 321,552 = 321,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,408/321,552 = 321,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,408x = 321,552 × 321,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,408x = 103,395,688,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,395,688,704/150,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,434.77
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