Finding the Third Proportional to 150,423 and 330,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,423 and 330,368 is: 725,573.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,423 : 330,368 = 330,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,423/330,368 = 330,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,423x = 330,368 × 330,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,423x = 109,143,015,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,143,015,424/150,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,573.98
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