Finding the Third Proportional to 150,427 and 330,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,427 and 330,374 is: 725,581.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,427 : 330,374 = 330,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,427/330,374 = 330,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,427x = 330,374 × 330,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,427x = 109,146,979,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,146,979,876/150,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,581.05
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