Finding the Third Proportional to 150,446 and 324,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,446 and 324,402 is: 699,497.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,446 : 324,402 = 324,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,446/324,402 = 324,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,446x = 324,402 × 324,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,446x = 105,236,657,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,236,657,604/150,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,497.88
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