Finding the Third Proportional to 150,420 and 326,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,420 and 326,760 is: 709,826.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,420 : 326,760 = 326,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,420/326,760 = 326,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,420x = 326,760 × 326,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,420x = 106,772,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,772,097,600/150,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,826.47
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