Finding the Third Proportional to 150,458 and 330,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,458 and 330,436 is: 725,703.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,458 : 330,436 = 330,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,458/330,436 = 330,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,458x = 330,436 × 330,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,458x = 109,187,950,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,187,950,096/150,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,703.85
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