Finding the Third Proportional to 150,452 and 324,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,452 and 324,412 is: 699,513.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,452 : 324,412 = 324,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,452/324,412 = 324,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,452x = 324,412 × 324,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,452x = 105,243,145,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,243,145,744/150,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,513.11
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