Finding the Third Proportional to 150,439 and 320,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,439 and 320,372 is: 682,258.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,439 : 320,372 = 320,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,439/320,372 = 320,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,439x = 320,372 × 320,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,439x = 102,638,218,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,638,218,384/150,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,258.05
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