Finding the Third Proportional to 150,436 and 330,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,436 and 330,395 is: 725,629.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,436 : 330,395 = 330,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,436/330,395 = 330,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,436x = 330,395 × 330,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,436x = 109,160,856,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,160,856,025/150,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,629.88
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