Finding the Third Proportional to 150,415 and 334,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,415 and 334,450 is: 743,654.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,415 : 334,450 = 334,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,415/334,450 = 334,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,415x = 334,450 × 334,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,415x = 111,856,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,856,802,500/150,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,654.57
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