Finding the Third Proportional to 150,431 and 330,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,431 and 330,382 is: 725,596.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,431 : 330,382 = 330,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,431/330,382 = 330,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,431x = 330,382 × 330,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,431x = 109,152,265,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,152,265,924/150,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,596.89
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