Finding the Third Proportional to 150,428 and 326,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,428 and 326,794 is: 709,936.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,428 : 326,794 = 326,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,428/326,794 = 326,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,428x = 326,794 × 326,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,428x = 106,794,318,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,794,318,436/150,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,936.44
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