Finding the Third Proportional to 150,436 and 326,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,436 and 326,806 is: 709,950.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,436 : 326,806 = 326,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,436/326,806 = 326,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,436x = 326,806 × 326,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,436x = 106,802,161,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,802,161,636/150,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,950.82
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